Legal analysis: Software intellectual property is the right that computer software personnel enjoy according to law for their own research and development achievements. Because software belongs to the high-tech category, the current international laws on software intellectual property protection are not perfect. Most countries protect software intellectual property rights through copyright law, and software design principles closely related to hardware can also apply for patent protection. The contents of software intellectual property mainly include copyright, patent right and trademark right.
Legal basis: Regulations on the Protection of Computer Software in People's Republic of China (PRC) Article 1 In order to protect the rights and interests of computer software copyright owners, adjust the interest relationship in the development, dissemination and use of computer software, encourage the development and application of computer software, and promote the development of software industry and national economy informatization, these regulations are formulated in accordance with the Copyright Law of People's Republic of China (PRC).