✅ Steps to register copyright
Step 1: Determine the type of work
Applied art work (logo, packaging…)
Software
Literary work
Musical work
Photographic work
Architectural work…
→ Determining the correct type helps to prepare the correct application.
Step 2: Prepare the application
Including the required application (details below).
Step 3: Submit the application
Submit to the Copyright Office or Representative Office in Ho Chi Minh City/Da Nang
– submit in person, by post or online (for some types of applications).
Step 4: Document appraisal
State agency checks:
Is the document valid or not
Is there enough basis to establish rights
Is the work protected or not
Step 5: Granting Copyright Certificate
According to the law: 15 working days if the document is valid
In practice: usually 30–45 days, can be extended to 51 days
📌 Documents required when registering copyright
Depending on the type of work, but generally include:
1. Sample work
Logo/design: JPG/PNG/PDF file + color print
Software: 20–30 pages of source code + function description
Artistic work: detailed photo
Literary work: complete manuscript
Photo: original photo file
→ Important requirement: The work must be shaped, that is, created and expressed in a physical form.
2. Author and owner information
Full name, date of birth, nationality
Contact address
Business information (if the owner is a company)
In case there are multiple authors → list them all
3. Guarantee letter
Commitment that the work is the author’s creation
No copying, no infringement of copyright of others
4. Decision to assign work / Creative lease contract (if the owner is an organization)
Proof that the company has the right to submit the application.
5. Power of attorney (POA)
If submitting through a representative
Just need to sign, no need to notarize/authenticate
6. ID card/CCCD or Business Registration Certificate
Scan or copy of the author and applicant.
