China copyright term & registration fee calculator

Two quick estimates based on the PRC Copyright Law and the China Copyright Protection Center (CPCC) fee schedule. Nothing leaves your browser.

A. How long does copyright last in China?

Who owns the copyright?

Author's birth year

Year of death (if deceased; leave blank if living)

B. What does registering the work cost?

Work type Number of works in the series (first work + extras at CNY 100 each) Speed of processing

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