Copyright Infringement Claim China – Enforce Your Original Works Aggressively

Why Copyright Enforcement in China Is Critical for Creators

Under China's Copyright Law and international treaties (Berne Convention), your original works are protected automatically upon creation – without registration. However, enforcing that protection requires proactive action. Without aggressive copyright infringement claim enforcement, infringers will freely copy your works for commercial gain, causing:

• Lost licensing revenue – unauthorized use deprives you of legitimate income
• Devaluation of your work – widespread copying reduces perceived value
• Reputation damage – low-quality copies harm your brand image
• Competitive disadvantage – infringers undercut your pricing

Our Copyright Enforcement Process

• Step 1: Infringement Detection & Evidence Collection – We identify unauthorized use of your copyrighted works across Chinese websites, e-commerce platforms, social media, and video platforms. We capture and preserve evidence (including notarization for legal proceedings).
• Step 2: Copyright Registration (if needed) – If you don't have a CPCC copyright registration certificate, we fast-track registration (2-4 months). Registration is essential for platform takedowns and litigation.
• Step 3: Platform Takedown Notices (DMCA-style) – We file formal takedown requests on Taobao, Tmall, Pinduoduo, JD.com, Douyin, Bilibili, WeChat, and other platforms – removing infringing content within days.
• Step 4: Cease & Desist Letters – For direct infringers (websites, companies), we send legal cease-and-desist letters demanding immediate removal, compensation, and signed undertakings.
• Step 5: Administrative Complaints – We file complaints with local copyright bureaus (under Copyright Law) for administrative orders against infringers – faster than litigation.
• Step 6: Copyright Litigation – For serious or repeat infringement, we file civil lawsuits seeking injunctions, damages (statutory up to RMB 5 million), and recovery of legal fees.
• Step 7: Criminal Copyright Complaints – For large-scale commercial piracy, we file criminal complaints with public security authorities – potential imprisonment for infringers.

Evidence Required for Copyright Infringement Claims

Strong evidence is critical. Typical evidence includes:

• CPCC copyright registration certificate – the most powerful evidence (we help obtain)
• Proof of creation date – original files with metadata, dated drafts, publication records, first-publication evidence
• Infringement evidence – notarized screenshots, URLs, download links, purchase records
• Comparison charts – side-by-side showing substantial similarity
• Authorship declaration – statement of original creation and ownership
• Licensing/exclusive rights agreements – if enforcing as exclusive licensee

We handle evidence collection, translation, notarization, and submission.

Software Copyright Enforcement – Special Considerations

Software copyright infringement requires specialized expertise. Our services include:

• Source code comparison – forensic analysis to prove copying
• Anti-piracy raids – coordination with copyright bureaus for on-site seizures
• Enterprise software licensing audits – enforce against unlicensed corporate use
• App store takedowns – remove cloned apps from Chinese app stores
• Software copyright registration – fast-track registration for litigation-ready evidence

Frequently Asked Questions About Copyright Infringement Claims in China