Does soft software belong to intellectual property? How to apply, what are the benefits to the enterprise?

1. The full name of "computer software copyright" refers to the exclusive rights of software developers or other rights holders to software works in accordance with the relevant copyright laws.

After the software is registered, the software copyright owner enjoys the rights of publication, developer status, use, license and remuneration.

Software works belong to a kind of copyright (intellectual property). The state promulgated the Regulations on the Protection of Computer Software to protect the software copyright of software owners.

Second, the benefits that soft software can bring to enterprises.

1, show your value

Software copyright, trademark right and patent right together constitute intellectual property rights, which shows the technical strength and market value of an enterprise, is conducive to enhancing the corporate image and intangible assets value, and can be used as capital increase, financing mortgage, technology shareholding, etc.

Enterprises can take the soft registration certificate as the relevant qualification certificate to better prove their own strength when participating in recruitment and some qualification evaluation.

2, expand visibility

The announcement of the registration agency and subsequent regular announcements can publicize your products to the society.

Giving investors confidence and reassuring consumers plays an important role in stock purchase, financing, marketing, licensing transfer and intangible assets evaluation.

3. Protection of rights and interests

The state copyright administration department encourages copyright owners to register the copyright of computer software and gives priority to the protection of the registered software.

The software copyright registration certificate is the preliminary proof of the registered items, which can help the obligee to reduce the burden of proof in litigation.

4. Double soft enterprises enjoying tax incentives.

Owning software copyright is the basis of double soft (software enterprise identification and software product registration) enterprise identification. Eligible enterprises can enjoy a series of benefits such as "two exemptions and three reductions" and "refund on demand" of VAT.

5, apply for high-tech enterprises, tax relief.

Owning software copyright is a necessary condition for applying for high-tech enterprise qualification and enjoying value-added tax.

According to the relevant provisions of "Several Policies to Encourage the Development of Software Industry and Integrated Circuit Industry" issued by the State Council, this certificate can be used as a certificate for software enterprises to apply for tax reduction or exemption.