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first sale doctrine

first sale doctrine is the alternative spelling of first-sale doctrine.

Meaning of first-sale doctrine

Noun

first-sale doctrine

  1. (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.

Questions about first sale doctrine

What is first sale doctrine the alternative spelling of?
First sale doctrine is the alternative spelling of first-sale doctrine.

Words near first sale doctrine in the dictionary

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  6. first sale doctrine
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