Supreme Court Extends Reach Of The First Sale Doctrine Under The Copyright Act

The U.S. Supreme Court held that the first sale doctrine under the Copyright Act extends to goods lawfully manufactured abroad and purchased in the United States.  Kirtsaeng v. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Case No. 11-697 (U.S. March 19, 2013) (available here).  John Wiley & … [Read more...]