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Copyright

Required Document
Approve/Reject Time (mon.)
Examination System
Exclusive Period
Creation Copyright
Power of Attorney
Warranty of the Right
06-08
Registration
From filing date to 50 years after author’s death
Software Copyright
Power of Attorney
Warranty of  the right
06~08
Registration
25 years from publishing date
  1. The application of copyright registration for Taiwan and Hong Kong creation is accepted until 1997 by National Copyright Administration of China.
  2. Before copyright of software is expired, the right may be prolonged for further 25 years.