This article will explain the timeframe for obtaining a copyright registration certificate, including factors that may affect the processing time. Understanding the time required and the steps involved in the certification process will help you be better prepared and ensure that your rights are protected in a timely manner. Learn more about the process and processing time so you can plan accordingly.

Pursuant to Article 52 of the 2005 Intellectual Property Law, amended by Clause 15, Article 1 of the 2022 amended Intellectual Property Law, the time limit for granting a Certificate of copyright registration and a Certificate of related rights registration is specifically as follows:

Time limit for granting Certificate of copyright registration, Certificate of registration of related rights

Within fifteen working days from the date of receipt of a valid application, the state management agency for copyright and related rights shall be responsible for issuing a Certificate of Copyright Registration or a Certificate of Related Rights Registration to the applicant. In case of refusal to issue a Certificate of Copyright Registration or a Certificate of Related Rights Registration, the state management agency for copyright and related rights shall notify the applicant in writing and state the reasons.

Accordingly, the time limit for granting a certificate of copyright registration is within 15 working days from the date of receipt of a valid application. The competent authority is responsible for granting a certificate of copyright registration.

If the competent authority refuses to grant a Certificate of Copyright Registration, it must notify the applicant in writing and state the reasons.

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