Registering software code is the only way to prove that you are the original author of your program.
Intellectual property protection solution
At Fidealis, it only takes a few minutes to register your software code, which is valid for life. Any original work is protected by copyright, which gives the creator exclusive rights over its production.
Software has been considered an intellectual work since the passing of the law of July 3, 1985, which naturally confers copyright on all software designers.
It is, therefore, important to consider copyright registration in order to prove the date of creation in the event of an infringement. Fidealis offers a 100% online solution.
Finally, to complete this protection, there’s the escrow solution for all developers of source code, software, SaaS applications or even mobile applications.
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Software is made up of numerous lines of code that enable tasks to be carried out.
Software generally works in this way:
It is extremely easy to shorten, lengthen and, bypass certain tasks in the software, without modifying the treatment of the information. This is one of the reasons why software is not patented in France. As the result of a task executed by the software comes from an X or Y, or Z code.
Debates on software patents in France remain fixated on software unpatentability.
Software copyright allows the creator, the team of authors or the individual or legal entity that initiated the creation to enjoy moral and economic rights. Authors thus benefit from recognition of their authorship, the right to publish the work, the power to authorize or prohibit its reproduction as well as the right to market and adapt the work.
To ensure better protection for software and formalize copyright, the registration of software copyright is a secure solution. It is advised by public bodies, specialized companies and firms of lawyers or attorneys.
To protect a program, it is necessary to collect all documents proving ownership. Not only is the software registered. But also the development and design files, technical documentation, source codes used for software design and user manuals in completing the filing application. For practical reasons, software is more generally filed with legal and judicial officers or companies specializing in the protection of software copyright.
Before showing your program to an investor or partner, remember to register your software code.
Fidealis takes care of all the formalities involved in registering and protecting your work.
Thanks to reliable methods, we can immediately protect your creative work. After giving your program an electronic signature and digital timestamp, software copyright is officially registered.
To find out more about software protection, visit the INPI website.