Registration of computer programs and applications
Entry into the Register of Russian software
Legal protection in all countries of the Berne Convention
The copyright holder can be individual person, individual entrepreneur or company
The period of validity of registration of a computer program is practically unlimited
Registration period 2 months
On January 1, 2016, Russia entered the law on the creation of a register of Russian software and criteria defining the domestic origin of software was put into effect.The inclusion of the program in the Register of Russian software provides ample opportunities for participation in tenders for the supply of software within the framework of public procurement
Registration of computer programs and applications with Rospatent is not required, but it is a powerful additional protection. Program registration certificate - proof that you are the owner of the rights to this intellectual property object
0 % НДС при продаже ПО включённого в Реестр Российского ПО (20% НДС с 2021 года на всё остальное ПО)
Opportunity to participate in public government procurement tenders
Of registration of computer programs, data bases, and integrated circuit topography
4 Stages
Obtaining a registration certificate (entry into the Register of Russian software)
Stage 4
Expertise in Rospatent (Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation)
Stage 3
Filing an application to Rospatent or Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation (entering to the Register of Russian software)
Stage 2
Preparation of a complete list of application documents
Stage 1
1-2 days
1 day
Immediately after Stage 3
1-2(3-4) months
For computer programs, data bases, and integrated circuit topography