Currently, TV shows, challenge shows or competitions are being heavily invested in to attract a large audience. However, in addition to developing program format ideas, registering copyright for scripts is also very important to prevent copying. So according to current regulations, what is the process of registering copyright for program format? Please follow the article of VCD below.
1. What is program format copyright?
Program format, also known as program script, is a method of organizing and arranging components, content, and time in a program or event to achieve specific goals.
Copyright registration is the process of recording the work and content you create with the authorities to protect intellectual property rights. When completing the registration, you will receive a certificate from the Copyright Office, thereby proving that you are the legal owner of that work.
To create an attractive program format, creators need to invest a lot of effort in researching, learning and understanding the psychology of the audience. Therefore, the program format becomes an intellectual property that needs to be protected, in order to prevent others from exploiting the author’s intelligence for profit. At the same time, this protection also creates conditions for the author to exploit profits from that program.
This is a document that records in detail all the elements that make up the program, including genre, form, content, time, guests and hosts. In other words, the program format is considered a work expressed in written form. Therefore, it is protected by copyright according to the provisions of Clause 1, Article 14 of the Law on Intellectual Property, which clearly states that “Literary works, scientific works, textbooks, teaching materials and other works expressed in written form or other signatures.”
2. Application for copyright registration for program format.
To apply for protection of program format, the following documents must be prepared:
- Application for copyright registration, related rights
- 02 copies of the copyright registration program format or 02 copies of the related registration object format.
- Power of attorney (in case the applicant is an authorized representative of the author).
- Documents proving the right to submit the application (if the applicant is entitled to inherit, transfer or inherit that right).
- Consent documents of co-authors (if the work has multiple authors).
- Consent documents of co-owners (if the copyright, related rights are jointly owned)
- Copy of the valid ID card or CCCD or passport of the author of the work.
- Copy of the business registration documents of the owner of the work (if it is a legal entity).
Notes on registration documents:
- Documents in the application must be in Vietnamese; if in a foreign language, they must be translated into Vietnamese and notarized/certified. Documents attached to the application, if they are copies, must be notarized or certified.
- The content of the work must not contain personal information of other individuals or organizations. Information that is not owned by the applicant must be omitted or there must be a written consent to use that information.
The procedure for registering copyright for a television program format includes the following steps:
- Step 1: Prepare a complete application as required.
- Step 2: Submit the prepared application to the Copyright Office or the Office’s representative office.
- Step 3: Monitor the application progress and wait for results.
From the date of receiving the application, if the dossier is valid, the Copyright Office is responsible for issuing a Certificate of copyright registration for the program script within 15 to 30 working days.
If the Copyright Office refuses to issue the Certificate, they will notify the applicant in writing.
3. Program format copyright registration service
In fact, registering copyright for a television program script is not as simple as many people think. Applicants often encounter some basic difficulties, such as:
- Not being able to determine the type of protection for their work.
- Not knowing how to prepare the dossier and prepare the necessary documents to prove the content
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- Not understanding the application submission process, especially for individuals and organizations with foreign elements.
- Having difficulty looking up and handling arising problems.
These problems often stem from a lack of expertise and experience. To solve these difficulties, you can use VCD’s full copyright registration service. With a team of experienced lawyers, VCD will represent you in handling all procedures related to registering copyright for TV program formats.
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