No need to apply for copyright. If your video is made, you have the copyright. If you need a copyright certificate, you need to register with the local copyright bureau. The procedure is not complicated, not as difficult as applying for a patent, and you can generally register.

The following is the process of beijing beijing Copyright Bureau for your reference. You can call your copyright office to find out the specific procedures and fees.

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Voluntary registration procedure for works

First, according to the relevant provisions of the Trial Measures for the Voluntary Registration of Works, our bureau is responsible for the voluntary registration of works in this Municipality. The undertaking department is the copyright administration department.

Two. Procedures for voluntary registration of works

(1), registration subject:

Individuals with permanent residence in Beijing; Legal entity and unincorporated entity in Beijing (except foreign capital and foreign-funded enterprises)

(2) Registration procedures:

The author himself or the unit's trustee will send the relevant materials to the Beijing Copyright Bureau, fill in the registration form and guarantee, and register within one month if there is no objection after examination, and issue a work registration certificate.

(3), provide materials:

Personal:

1. Original and photocopy of ID card and work permit;

2. Application for voluntary registration of works; (See Annex: Individual Application for Voluntary Registration of Works)

3. Description of the work: briefly describe the content and creation process of the work; (See Annex: Sample Instructions for Voluntary Registration of Personal Works)

4. Original and photocopy of the work;

Legal entities and unincorporated entities:

1. Original and photocopy of business license;

2. Application (see attachment: application for voluntary registration of works by legal persons or other organizations) and description of works; (Refer to the attachment: sample of voluntary registration instructions for works of legal persons or other organizations)

3. Power of attorney;

4. The original and photocopy of the ID card and work permit of the trustee;

5. Original and photocopy of the author's ID card and work permit;

6. The original and photocopy of the author's explanation or agreement on copyright ownership;

7. Original and photocopy of the work;

Three, belong to one of the following circumstances shall not be registered:

1, works not protected by copyright law;

2. Works whose copyright protection period has expired;

3. Works whose publication and dissemination are prohibited according to law.

Four, belong to one of the following circumstances:

1. Any circumstance specified in Article 4 is found after registration;

2. After registration, it is found to be inconsistent with the facts;

3. The applicant applies for cancellation of the registration of the original work;

4. After registration, it is found that it is a duplicate registration.

Five, confirmed by the undertaking department to meet the registration conditions, fill in the "work registration form" and issue a "work registration certificate".

Six, the registration and access to works should be charged according to legal standards.

Seven, our bureau shall decide whether to approve the registration within 30 days from the date of accepting the application for registration of works; If the registration is not granted, the reasons shall be explained.