Are the works of foreigners and stateless persons protected by our country’s laws?

We know that many people now publish certain works, but the works are copyrighted and protected by the state. Will the works of foreigners be protected by the law? The following is the editor of the Legal Savior Network on this aspect The knowledge is introduced in detail, hoping that everyone can protect their legitimate rights and interests through the law.

Are the works of foreigners and stateless persons protected by our laws?

(1) If the works of foreigners or stateless persons are first published in China, their copyrights are protected by Chinese law.

(2) The works of foreigners and stateless persons can be enjoyed according to the agreement signed between the country of origin or habitual residence of the author and China or the international treaty to which both countries are parties. The copyright is protected by the laws of our country.

(3) Authors from countries that have not signed an agreement with China or jointly participated in international treaties, and works by stateless persons that are member countries of international treaties that China has participated in for the first time Published, or published simultaneously in member states and non-member states, shall be protected by the laws of our country.

"Copyright Law"

Article 2 The works of Chinese citizens, legal persons or other organizations, whether published or not, shall enjoy copyright in accordance with this Law.

The copyrights enjoyed by foreigners and stateless persons in their works are based on the agreement signed between the country of origin or habitual residence of the author and China or the international treaty to which both parties are a party. protected by this law.

If the works of foreigners or stateless persons are first published in China, they shall enjoy copyright in accordance with this Law.

The works of authors and stateless persons from countries that have not signed an agreement with China or jointly participated in international treaties are published for the first time in a member country of an international treaty that China is a party to. or published simultaneously in a member state and a non-member state, shall be protected by this law.

The above content is compiled by the editor of Legal Savior Network. I hope it can help everyone.