Computer Program Copyright
The protection regime for the computer program is that of copyright, applying the same rights granted to literary works. However, the provisions relating to moral rights do not apply, except for the author's right to claim authorship of the computer program and oppose unauthorized alterations, when these imply deformation, mutilation or other modification of the computer program, that harm his/her honor or reputation.
The registration of the computer program is optional, that is, the protection is independent of the registration. However, the registration certificate grants legal security to the author, especially in case of litigation, as it proves the authorship of the program.
O registro do programa de computador é facultativo, ou seja, a proteção independe do registro. Porém, o certificado de registro concede uma segurança jurídica ao autor, principalmente em caso de litígio, pois comprova a autoria do programa.
LENGTH OF PROTECTION
The protection of rights relating to a computer program is guaranteed for a period of fifty years, from January 1st of the year following its publication or, in the absence thereof, its creation. It is a relatively long period, considering how quickly the computer program becomes obsolete.
TERRITORY OF PROTECTION
The recognition of computer program registration is international, that is, registrations made in Brazil must be accepted in other countries signatories to the agreements established by the Berne Convention and by the provisions of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property – TRIPs.
COMPUTER PROGRAM COPYRIGHT-RELATED SERVICES COMPRISE::
- assistance in the application for computer program registration;
- drafting of contracts involving the creation, assignment and license of use of computer programs.
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