China Copyright Protection Center Opens Green Channel for Quake Relevant Works

Custom-made patent database aids reconstruction according to the China Copyright Protection Center, specific measures will be taken to provide special services in software registration, copyright registration and copyright representation for the right holders in the quake hit areas.

China Copyright Protection Center decided that, the works on earthquake relief will be registered via fast service channel and granted with certificates on the same day; applications from the disaster areas will get full service guidance and be exempted from the related fees. At the same time,the center will also provide special services to the people from disaster areas. For example, the center will give priority to the admission and examination of software applications from the earthquake-stricken areas. Those applicants failing to submit all the necessary documents or payment at once are given grace period.  In addition, the center will establish "green channel" for software copy right registration and issue certificates 15 working days in advance. 

(China IP News)

2013-07-17