Exclusive Rights Limitations

  • “First Sale” doctrine

    • the right to resell a particular copy
    • the right to rent a particular copy (sometimes)
  • “Fair Use” doctrine (a four factor test)

  • Other limitations (e.g. rights of libraries)

  • Balance: If everyone is bound by copyright, the public has rights too.

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Brian A. LaMacchia
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This page last updated: 18 Aug 2008