The current situation of copyright infringement of fashion designs is becoming a serious problem, with many brands and individuals copying or imitating designs without permission. The lack of understanding of copyright rights, along with the development of digital technology, has facilitated the copying and dissemination of designs. Therefore, copyright registration for fashion designs is necessary. The following article from VCD will help you.
1. How to register the copyright for fashion designs
Fashion design is a unique art field in the beauty industry, where the subtle combination of costumes, accessories, and jewelry creates impressive creative works. Each design not only demonstrates ingenuity but also reflects the designer’s journey to find newness and uniqueness, to bring exclusive aesthetic experiences to consumers.
Fashion design copyright registration is a legal process to protect the intellectual property rights of designers for their creative works. This not only confirms copyright and provides legal evidence in case of disputes, but also prevents copyright infringement and increases brand value.
Currently, two forms of design copyright registration are being applied to protect the rights of fashion designers. The first form is to register fashion design copyright in the form of copyright of applied fine arts and the second is to register fashion design copyright in the form of industrial designs.
In terms of copyright, VCD’s article only approaches and clarifies the first form of copyright of applied fine arts. It allows designers to protect their unique designs and prevent unauthorized copying. This form helps ensure that their artistic creations are recognized and protected under the law.
In Vietnam, the issue of plagiarism in design copyrights is becoming a serious challenge. The act of copying or imitating designs without permission not only causes unfair competition but also threatens the sustainable development of the fashion industry. Genuine designers are suffering from this situation, reducing their creative motivation and preventing them from receiving the recognition they deserve for their efforts. This not only reduces the value of the design profession but also hinders the advancement of the entire applied arts industry.
2. Fashion design copyright registration process
- Copyright registration conditions
- The subject here is drawings or images of diverse fashion designs including clothing, shoes, accessories, jewelry, wedding dresses, ao dai, and many other types of designs. These designs must demonstrate unique artistic creativity and must not be copied or plagiarized from any source of inspiration or design work of any subject.
- The person who has the right to register a copyright is determined to be the author who directly creates and implements the fashion design. In this case, the author is the person behind the design process, from the idea, and actual design to the creation of the work. In addition, the owner can also be the person who directly or indirectly owns the work through other forms of purchase, order, gift, or inheritance.
- The copyright registration dossier includes:
- A declaration of copyright registration for applied artworks according to form No. 02 issued with Circular 08/2023/TT-BVHTTDL.
- A copy of the author’s ID card, citizen identification card, or passport.
- Current address information, phone number, or email address to contact the author.
- Design rental contract (if any).
- Donation contract (if any).
- Will (if any).
- Sale contract related to copyright (if any).
- Documents proving the right to apply the author or owner of the work.
- Authorization contract (if any).
- Author’s guarantee or declaration for the work.
- Introduction to the work.
It is very important to prepare complete and accurate information and documents to ensure that the copyright registration process for fashion design works goes smoothly and effectively. This not only helps to avoid errors that can delay the registration process but also increases the possibility of approval, protecting the designer’s rights in the best way.
VCD believes that copyright registration for fashion designs is necessary to protect the designer’s rights, confirm intellectual property rights, and prevent unauthorized copying. Copyright certificates provide legal evidence in case of disputes while enhancing brand value and building trust with customers. Furthermore, copyright protection encourages creativity and sustainable development in the fashion industry.
