Topic: First Sale Doctrine
The First Sale Doctrine is a legal principle that allows the resale of copyrighted goods without the permission of the original copyright holder. This doctrine is under threat as companies increasingly use aggressive tactics, such as false takedown claims, to suppress resale markets and limit individual rights. Protecting the First Sale Doctrine is essential for maintaining free expression and privacy in the digital economy.
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The clothes resale market online is suppressed due to false takedown claims from original brands
Platforms are too quickly to comply with claims.
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RomUniverse’s defense against Nintendo is that they didn’t know copyright-infringing content was on the site
A quirky defense against the gaming giant.
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Nintendo responds to RomUniverse’s motion to dismiss its lawsuit
Nintendo says RomUniverse’s arguments “completely miss the mark.”



