first-sale doctrine
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A legal doctrine that limits the rights of a copyright or trademark owner by allowing…A legal doctrine that limits the rights of a copyright or trademark owner by allowing certain forms of distribution, such as enabling individuals to sell legally purchased copyrighted works to others.
Meaning
1 senses(US)A legal doctrine that limits the rights of a copyright or trademark owner by allowing certain forms of distribution, such as enabling individuals to sell legally purchased copyrighted works to others.
Forms
plural: first-sale doctrines| Singular | first-sale doctrine |
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See also
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