Is the Articles of Association a work and can it enjoy copyright?

Articles of Association do not belong to the category of works and do not enjoy copyright.

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The company's articles of association are necessary for a company and are the basic legal documents that stipulate its name, purpose, capital, organizational structure and other internal and external affairs. It is the basic guideline for the company's organization and activities, and is also the company's charter, which is of great significance during the company's existence. The company's articles of association are not only the company's autonomous regulations, but also an important basis for the state to manage the company. The company's articles of association have the basic characteristics of legality, authenticity, autonomy and openness. Articles of Association are formatted legal documents. They are basically formatted texts formulated in accordance with the provisions of the Company Law and other laws and regulations. They do not have the main characteristics of the originality of the work, so they are not considered works.