Common sense Quote by Marvin Ammori
“The first-sale doctrine reflects basic common sense - and follows from the logic of treating copyrights and other 'intellectual property' with no more protection than regular property.”
About This Quote
Source Legal Article: Intellectual Property Law Review, 2015
The first-sale doctrine treats copyrighted works like physical goods, allowing resale after the first sale.
In simple terms: Copyrights can be resold like other property.
Key Takeaway
Respect resale rights.
Themes
property rights
copyright law
first-sale doctrine
Mood
analytical
neutral
Type
legal
explanatory
When to use this quote
- selling books
- secondhand market
- digital media distribution
Key Concepts
Legal doctrine
property theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this affect creators?
A Different Perspective
Does digital copying challenge the doctrine?
