Software Programms and Databases

Question 1

Are software programs and databases protected in Russia?

Answer 1

Copyright protection also extends to software programs and databases.
Pursuant to Part IV of the Civil Code, software programs are protected as literary works, and the copyright protection covers source code, object code, multimedia produced by software and preparatory materials made in the course of software development. Databases are protected as compilations.
Although registration is not mandatory for protection, an author may optionally register and deposit software or a database with Rospatent. Assignments and pledge (starting from 29 June 2023) of registered software and databases must be recorded with Rospatent. The right to use a software program may be granted under a software license agreement.

Question 2

source code of software program

Answer 2

Исходный код программы

Question 3

object code of software program

Answer 3

Объектный код программы

Question 4

multimedia produced by software

Answer 4

Аудиовизуальные отображения, порождаемые программой

Question 5

preparatory materials

Answer 5

Подготовительные материалы

Question 6

to deposit software or a database with Rospatent

Answer 6

Депонировать ПО или БД