The ZYIP team successfully resolved the historical registration issues of the software copyright for "Middle Grade One" and helped the clients realize their rights and interests.

2025-11-19
I. Case Introduction
A client encountered issues with the historical registration information of their main control software's copyright, and during subsequent changes, the manner of obtaining rights was registered as "acquisition by succession". This resulted in the client being unable to enjoy the VAT refund policy for software products. Facing the predicament where multiple agency partners were unable to resolve the problem, ZYIP conducted an in-depth analysis of the root cause and innovatively proposed a three-step solution strategy of "file review - revocation - re-registration", successfully restoring the manner of obtaining rights to "original acquisition", and successfully recovering significant refund benefits for the client. 


II. Case Details 
1.Customer type/Industry
National-level high-tech enterprise, specializing in the research, development, manufacturing of unmanned vessels and boats, as well as industry solutions. 


2. Customer Pain Points/Problem Descriptions
(1) Historical registration information errors: The main control software copyright registered in 2016 had information flaws.
(2) Obstacles in obtaining rights: After the copyright owner was changed in 2022, the registration system marked the method of obtaining rights as "successive acquisition" (i.e., obtained through transfer or other means), rather than "original acquisition" (i.e., obtained through independent research and development).
(3) Unable to enjoy policy benefits: According to the software product VAT refund policy, only software copyrights obtained through "original acquisition" can apply for a refund. This obstacle prevents customers from enjoying this tax benefit.
(4) Unclear solution path: Many agency institutions believe that this issue is a historical legacy problem that is difficult to solve. 


3. Solutions and Process
(1) Step 1: Official Archives Investigation, Clarify Historical Context
Apply to the copyright registration authority to obtain the original archives, precisely identify the erroneous links and information in the historical registration.
(2) Step 2: Application for Revocation, Correct Incorrect Registration
Based on the investigation results, citing "substantial errors in the registration information", formally submit an application to the copyright protection center, requesting the revocation of the current incorrect copyright registration.
(3) Step 3: Re-registration, Establish Original Rights
After the incorrect registration is successfully revoked, immediately submit a new copyright registration application for the software based on the correct ownership information for the client, and clearly state that the way of obtaining rights is "original acquisition". 


4. Achievements/Results
(1) Successful restoration of rights: The way of obtaining rights for software copyright registration was successfully changed from "successive acquisition" to "original acquisition".
(2) Recovery of policy benefits: With the new registration certificate, the client successfully obtained the qualification for VAT refund for software products, and the refund amount was considerable.
(3) Solution of industry problems: A feasible path to solve similar historical registration errors was successfully explored, providing an example for enterprises facing similar difficulties. 


III. Case Significance
This case goes beyond the traditional scope of copyright agency services, demonstrating the professional depth and problem-solving capabilities of ZYIP in handling complex and unconventional intellectual property administrative affairs. It not only directly recovered the economic losses for the client but also revealed the importance of refined intellectual property management for enterprises to enjoy policy benefits. The successful practice of this case provides valuable experience for many technology enterprises to handle similar historical legacy ownership registration issues, highlighting the key value of professional service institutions in bridging the "last mile" of policy implementation and assisting enterprises in realizing their legitimate rights and interests.
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