Can I copyright my script at the www.copyright.org even though I am not from the United States?

Question

what is WGA?

Answer 1

Careful -- copyright.ORG is a website that redirects to the MPA's south american affiliate. You'd want to use "www.copyright.gov" for US Copyright registrations. Remember, though it would NOT protect you in your home country.

Answer 2

You can, although copyright law gives you copyright as the originator of the script anyway. Registering can help in resolving disputes, but it isn't necessary to establish your ownership.

A simple way to protect yourself is to mail a copy of the script to yourself, and then leave it in the envelope, unopened. The cancelled stamp on the envelope acts as a way to prove when it was mailed, so you can establish you had a prior claim if a lawsuit arises.

Answer 3

Yes. Registering the copyright would protect against US copyright infringement, and would also provide benefits in copyright matters in other countries because of the various international copyright treaties that exist.

Answer 4

even better is to register with the WGA