On June 23, 2023, the 10th consultation session for exporters is held
The developer of 1C program configuration settings for maintaining accounting and operational records at the enterprises of the Republic of Belarus raised a question about protection of his developments on implementation and support of accounting programs.
The answer was based on the opportunities provided by various legal acts in the field of intellectual property.
Trademark Registration. Since the customization developer uses his logo to mark the downloadable software, first of all he needs to register his trademark both in respect of goods of class 09 ICGS “operating programs for computers; downloadable applications for computer software” and for services of class 42 – “programming, consulting in the field of computer technology, update of computer software, development of computer software”.
Deposit. Further, if the adaptation developments of the enterprise contain independent computer programs, they can be deposited in the UE BelCCI (“Belpatentservice”) or in the NCIP.
License agreement with the copyright holder of the 1C trademark. Another option for protection is the conclusion and registration in NCIP of a license agreement for the use of the 1C trademark with its copyright holder - Limited Liability Company 1C (RU), if this has not been done previously.
Patenting. Another option for protection is patenting an industrial design for the interface (screen forms) used in adaptations, if this is permitted under the agreement with the copyright holder of the 1C program.
