International Copyright Basics: Do I Have to be a U.S. Citizen to Register a Copyright?
In most cases, the answer is no. U.S. citizenship is not a prerequisite for registering a copyright in the United States.
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In most cases, the answer is no. U.S. citizenship is not a prerequisite for registering a copyright in the United States.
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