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What Are Author’s Rights and Copyright? Key Things to Know in 2025

Are you wondering what author’s rights and copyright mean in the legal and technological context of 2025? This article clarifies these often-confused concepts while summarizing the most important information on protecting, utilizing, and complying with related regulations. Whether you’re a creator, business, or content user, understanding these basics helps you avoid legal risks and optimize the value of your intellectual property.

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Similarities Between Author’s Rights and Copyright

Both are governed under the 2005 Intellectual Property Law (amended) and relevant legal documents, falling within the scope of intellectual property rights.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism manages both.
Both are recognized and protected by the State.
The State supports the creation, transfer, and use of these rights for public benefit.
Rights holders are entitled to protect their legitimate interests through legal measures.

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Differences Between Author’s Rights and Copyright-Related Rights

Criteria	Author’s Rights	Related Rights (Copyright-Related)
Concept	Rights of individuals/organizations over works they create or own. (Clause 2, Article 4, IP Law 2005, amended 2009)	Rights over performances, sound/visual recordings, broadcasts, encrypted satellite signals. (Clause 3, Article 4, IP Law 2005, amended 2009)
Rights Holders	Authors, co-authors, employers/contracting parties, heirs, transferees, the State. (Article 36, IP Law 2005, amended 2022)	Performers, producers of recordings, broadcasting organizations. (Article 44, IP Law 2005, amended 2022)
Origination	Arises when a work is created and expressed in physical form, regardless of publication or registration. (Clause 1, Article 6, IP Law 2005)	Arises when performances, recordings, or broadcasts are fixed or performed, without harming author’s rights. (Clause 2, Article 6, IP Law 2005)
Protected Subjects	Individuals/organizations with protected works (authors and right holders). (Article 13, IP Law 2005)	Performers, entities fixing sounds/images of performances, broadcasters. (Article 16, IP Law 2005)
Types of Work Protected	Literature, science, teaching materials, journalism; music, theater, cinema; fine arts, photography, architecture; maps, software, databases; derivative works (non-infringing). (Article 14, IP Law 2005, amended 2009)	Performances in Vietnam or by Vietnamese; recordings by Vietnamese/national entities or per international treaties; broadcasts/satellite signals by local or treaty-aligned broadcasters. (Article 17, IP Law 2005)

Relationship Between Author’s Rights and Copyright

The terms “author’s rights” and “copyright” originated from different legal traditions but address similar objectives: protecting authors and rights holders over creative works.

“Copyright” stems from the common law tradition (UK, Commonwealth countries), originating from the Royal printing privilege system and focused on controlling reproduction to encourage dissemination.
“Author’s Rights” come from the civil law tradition (continental Europe), emphasizing the author’s moral and economic rights. This approach values the creator’s identity and integrity.

In daily use, the terms are often interchangeable. However, in Vietnam, “author’s rights” is the official term used in legal and formal contexts.

Benefits of Registering Author’s Rights and Copyright

Comprehensive Legal Protection: Establishes clear ownership, supports infringement prevention and dispute resolution.
Economic Interests Protection: Helps control usage and revenue generation while preventing unauthorized use.
Enhancing Commercial Value: Registered works are more marketable and useful for licensing and distribution deals.
Encouraging Creativity and Investment: Protection incentivizes further creation and investment in creative sectors.
Protecting Moral Rights: Ensures the identity, reputation, and integrity of the creator are safeguarded.

Note: While protection arises upon creation, registration strengthens evidence of ownership and simplifies enforcement.

BH Media: Protecting Author’s Rights and Copyright for Vietnamese Creators

In the digital age, where content is widely shared online, protecting intellectual property is more critical than ever. As a pioneering company in Vietnam, BH Media offers comprehensive copyright management services and supports thousands of creators, artists, and production houses to secure their rights in the digital environment.

BH Media provides:

Cross-platform copyright protection: As an official partner of YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, etc., BH Media uses tools like Content ID and Right Manager to detect and protect owned content.
Copyright registration support: Helping partners register rights for music, films, trademarks, and more—currently managing copyrights for many renowned musicians.
Revenue recovery: Resolving disputes and reclaiming lost revenue from third-party violations.
Monetization of copyrighted content: Distributing protected content (films, music, kids’ shows, news, sports) across digital and TV platforms.

BH Media is not just a copyright defender but a reliable companion to Vietnam’s creative community, promoting a transparent, fair, and sustainable content environment.

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Practical Use of Author’s Rights and Copyright

Definitions:

Author’s Rights: Includes both moral (naming, authorship) and property rights (economic exploitation).
Copyright: Focuses mainly on property rights—ownership post-publication or by transfer/inheritance.

Rights Holders:

Author’s Rights: Attached to the creator.
Copyright: Can belong to creators or others through contracts/laws.

Content Scope:

Author’s Rights: Moral + property rights.
Copyright: Property rights only.

Origination:

Author’s Rights: Upon creation.
Copyright: Often after publication/registration/transfer.

Legal Framework: Both governed by Vietnam’s IP Law.

Protection Period:

Moral rights: Some are perpetual (e.g., naming).
Property rights: Typically 50–75 years, depending on work type and publication.

Application:

Registration: Not required for author’s rights, but recommended for proof. Copyright registration is often necessary in commercial use.
Usage: Unauthorized use can be an infringement.
Exploitation: Owners can copy, publish, perform, broadcast, adapt, translate, etc.
Protection: Owners may sue or request enforcement when their rights are violated.

Conclusion In today’s booming content landscape, understanding and protecting author’s rights and copyright is crucial for individuals and organizations to safeguard legitimate interests and foster sustainable growth. Proper copyright management not only prevents legal disputes but also unlocks economic value. With years of experience in digital content, BH Media proudly supports thousands of creators, artists, and businesses in registering, protecting, and commercializing their author’s rights and copyrights in a transparent, professional, and effective way.