How do they do it-2: How software is registered in Europe

The author explores the software registration process in Europe, attempting to find an equivalent to the Russian software registry or the US Copyright Office. The research reveals that European countries lack a single centralized registry for computer programs similar to the Russian model. Instead, intellectual property protection for software in Europe is primarily based on copyright, which arises automatically at the moment of creation. The author details legal nuances, emphasizing that mandatory state registration is not required to obtain protection. The article serves as a useful overview for developers and lawyers interested in the differences in IT regulation approaches across jurisdictions. The author concludes that the European model differs significantly from the Russian one, focusing on copyright protection without bureaucratic registration procedures, which simplifies life for software creators but requires a deep understanding of local legal norms.