Which of the following is true about copyright law in the United States?
A) A work must be published in order to receive copyright protection.
B) State copyright laws supplement federal copyright laws.
C) A copyright is not created by the process of registration.
D) A copyright must be registered before public disclosure of the copyrighted material.
E) Individuals are granted copyright protection for their life plus seventy-five years.

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According to the United States Copyright Office, "Copyright registration is not a condition of copyright protection. You can establish copyright protection for your work without such registration, but registering your work ensures that you have documented proof of your copyright ownership."

Answer: B
 While federal copyright law is the primary law governing copyright in the United States, individual states may have their own additional copyright laws that supplement or modify federal law.

Answer: E
 Under current copyright law in the United States, individuals are granted copyright protection for their lifetime plus seventy years. This means that after their death, their work enters the public domain and may be used by anyone without permission or compensation.

Which of the Following Is True About Copyright Law in the United