Copyright Protection Center of China

Copyright Protection Center of China is an institution directly under General Administration of Press and Publication(National Copyright Administration of China). It was established in September 1998 with the approval of the State Commission Office for Public Sector Reform. As an institution set up by the state to provide copyright publicservices, the Center plays important roles in enforcing the copyright laws, implementing the copyright administrative system, executing the national copyright strategy, developing and improving China’s copyright public service system, safeguarding the right holders’ legitimate rights, facilitating the creation and dissemination of all types of  works, supporting the copyright industry’s healthy development, boosting the capacity for independent innovation and turning China into an innovative country.

Specifically, the Center performs functions and provides professional services in the fields of copyright-related social services, including computer software registration, works copyright registration, copyright transfer, exclusive licensing contract  registration and filing, pledge contract registration, copyright law publicity and consulting, copyright authentication, copyright certification, third-party investigation and evidence collection, works deposit, copyright dispute mediation, and other copyright public services and tasks assigned by the National Copyright Administration of China.