Copyright Protection of Works

Protecting creative value – Asserting your legal ownership rights.

Why is copyright protection necessary?

In the digital age, content—images, software, designs, videos, and music—can spread everywhere in seconds. But once copied or used illegally, owners often face difficulties proving ownership if they haven't registered their copyright. The risks of not protecting your rights early include:

It is difficult to prove ownership when something is copied.

According to Vietnamese Intellectual Property Law, copyright arises automatically when a work is created and expressed in a tangible form. However, if you don't register, you must prove your authorship in case of a dispute – this is very difficult without clear evidence.

• You will have to provide manuscripts, email exchanges, witnesses, etc.

• This evidence is often not as convincing as a copyright certificate.

Easily pre-registered or hijacked by others.

If someone else copies your work and registers the copyright first, they may be granted a certificate. In that case, you will be at a disadvantage and may even be considered infringing if you use your own work.

• Copyright registration helps you "seal" your legal ownership.

• It serves as a basis for requesting action against infringement.

Loss of opportunity for commercialization or transfer.

Unregistered copyrighted works are difficult to value or transfer to partners or investors. The lack of legal documentation makes collaboration and the buying and selling of usage rights complicated and risky.

• Copyright registration helps you prove ownership when signing contracts.

• It is a requirement for licensing, selling copyrights, and raising capital.

It is impossible to demand effective handling of violations.

When infringement occurs, without a copyright certificate, you will waste a lot of time and effort proving your rights. Authorities will also find it difficult to act quickly without clear legal grounds.

• A copyright certificate is the strongest legal evidence.

• It helps you request prompt and effective action against infringement.

A copyright certificate can help you protect the full value of your creative work for life.

Solutions from Inter Justice

With over 15 years of experience in the field of intellectual property, Inter Justice provides comprehensive copyright protection services:

Consultation on determining the type of artwork

Consultation on determining the type of artwork

Every creative work bears its own unique mark, but to be protected by law, it is necessary to correctly identify the type of copyright it belongs to.
Inter Justice will help clients analyze the nature of the work , for example:

  • Literature, journalism, articles, scripts;

  • Fine arts, photography, architecture, emblems, logos;

  • Computer software, databases;

  • Musical works, films, video clips;

  • Lectures, course materials, presentations.

Identifying the correct type of protection is the most crucial step to avoid rejection or the need for amendments to the application. Inter Justice’s team of lawyers and intellectual property specialists will compare the regulations of the Intellectual Property Law , clearly advise on the scope of copyright and related rights, and guide clients in preparing copies of the work and documents proving original ownership.
👉 Result: Clients understand how their work is protected and what they need to prepare for a quick, correct, and legal registration.

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Prepare documents & register on your behalf.

Prepare documents & register on your behalf.

Copyright registration documents must be accurate, complete, and in the correct format as prescribed by the Copyright Office.
Inter Justice assists in preparing all registration documents , including:

  • Copyright registration application form;

  • A color printed copy or electronic file of the work;

  • Certificate of ownership;

  • Power of attorney (if Inter Justice is submitting the application on your behalf).

We ensure that the application is properly presented, avoiding common errors that lead to rejection.
In particular, Inter Justice is an intellectual property representative recognized by the Copyright Office , and can directly represent clients in submitting applications and receiving results.

👉 Result: Customers don’t need to travel in person, documents are 100% standardized, following the correct legal procedures – significantly shortening processing time.

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Track and process feedback.

Track and process feedback.

After submission, the review process can take 15–30 days depending on the type of work. During this period, the licensing authority may request additional information or detailed explanations .
Inter Justice monitors the entire process, proactively working with the Copyright Office , responding to, correcting, or providing additional information on behalf of clients as needed.

With practical experience from hundreds of cases, we understand the internal process and know how to optimize the content of our responses , ensuring quick and smooth application approval.
Clients are always kept transparent on the progress and can check the processing status at any time.

👉 Result: Minimizes the risk of delays or rejection, ensuring you receive a valid Copyright Certificate as soon as possible.

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Post-registration legal support

Post-registration legal support

A copyright certificate is just the beginning – the real value lies in protecting those rights in case of disputes or infringement . Inter Justice provides post-registration
legal services , including:

  • Draft a letter warning of infringement , requesting removal or compensation;

  • Negotiate and bargain with the infringing party;

  • Representing clients in dealings with the Copyright Office, inspection agencies, or initiating legal proceedings in court ;

  • Consulting services for the transfer and licensing of artwork.

We have previously assisted numerous authors and major brands in regaining ownership rights, receiving fair compensation , and restoring their brand reputation.

👉 Result: Clients have their rights protected from start to finish – not just “registered and done,” but protected throughout the entire lifecycle of their artwork.

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Benefits of registering with Inter Justice

Legal representative recognized by the Copyright Office.

Experience in handling numerous cases of plagiarism and major media disputes.

Supports multilingual copyright registration (English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean)

Commitment to accurate documentation – fast processing – absolute confidentiality.

Implementation process

  1. 1

    Receive information and submissions for registration.

  2. 2

    Consultation on classification and duplicate data lookup.

  3. 3

    Prepare and submit the registration application to the Copyright Office.

  4. 4

    Track, respond, and receive your Copyright Certificate.

  5. 5

    Hand over documents and provide instructions on how to use the certificate correctly.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

If I post articles or designs online, are they considered "copyrighted"?
By law, you own the work upon completion, but without a copyright certificate, it's very difficult to prove ownership in case of a dispute. Therefore, registration remains the safest way to protect your rights.
Can a business register a copyright for its logo?
It's possible. However, a logo should be registered as both a copyright and a trademark for comprehensive protection: – Copyright: protects the specific design and image. – Trademark: protects the use of that logo in business.
Can I register a software license?
Yes. Computer software is a type of work protected by copyright, including source code, interfaces, documentation, etc.
What is the duration of copyright protection?
Typically, this is for the author's lifetime plus 50 years after the author's death (as stipulated by Vietnamese Intellectual Property Law).
Can Inter Justice assist with international copyright registration?
Yes. We support registration in many countries, especially the US, EU, Japan, South Korea, and China, through our international representative partners.
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