Computer software is protected in China under 3 laws: the "Copyright Law", "Regulations for the Protection of Computer Software", and " Measures for Computer Software Copyright Registration". The "Copyright Law" specifies the general field of works that can be copyrighted. According to the "Copyright Law", computer software is included in the works that are protected under "Copyright Law". The "Regulations for the Protection of Computer Software" and the "Measures for Computer Software Copyright Registration" provide for the specific regulation of how to protect and register computer software.
