How can I get copyright?

Copyright can be attained for any original expression of an idea or work. Remember the idea must be in a tangible form; this means that the work that you want to copyright must have a physical presence so that is can be represented to the examiner in that format.

Copyright in Vietnam 

What can be registered as Copyright?

The application for copyright can be made for the following works:

-Literary works such as books and poems

-Dramatic works and theatrical plays

-Cinematographic films and videos

-Original musical works and sound recordings, excluding any actions and words to be included while performing the musical work

-Artistic works such as paintings, photographs and technical drawings including architectural designs

Copyright Registration Process

Registration of copyright can be done through physical as well as through online method and the documents that you require to file the copyright application with the relevant authority are:

1.Work Copies

Copy of the original work that is to be submitted with the examiner (3 copies).

2.Applicant Details

The identity proof of the applicant that should include

-Passport

-Driving License

3. Address Proof

The applicant will have to submit the following as address proof of the applicant

-Utility bills(water and electricity bill)

-Passport

-Rent Agreement if residing in a rented premise.

The application for copyright protection goes through the following process:

1.Filing Application

-The process to complete the filing of the application process might take around 3 days.

-The applicant needs to submit the application with Form-XIV along with all the documents and registration fee.

-If you are submitting the form physically at the Copyright Office then, you need to submit the fee through a Demand Draft.

2.Objection

-The objection on the filed application is raised wherein the applicant has to provide answers to the examiner within the stipulated time period.

-The examiner can also call for a hearing wherein a decision to provide registration or not can be taken. The applicant will have to wait for a period of 30 days before the application is moved onto the next stage.

3. Examination

-Once the objections are cleared the examiner checks the application further for any discrepancies and errors.

-If the examiner finds any discrepancy with the application he will notify the applicant with a discrepancy letter and then the applicant will have to make a reply to the letter justifying the issues that are raised in the examination.

4.Registration

-Once the examination process is done with the applicant will receive notification from the examiner and from there on the person can use the copyright symbol along with his work.