Editing First-sale doctrine (section)

=== How It Works ===
Under the First Sale Doctrine, the copyright holder retains exclusive rights to reproduce or distribute the copyrighted work. However, once a specific copy of the work is sold, the buyer has full ownership of that copy. For example:

* A purchaser of a book can resell, lend, or donate it without requiring the publisher's permission.
* A buyer of a DVD can play it, sell it second-hand, or gift it to someone else.

While the doctrine applies primarily to physical goods, its applicability to digital products and connected devices has become a significant area of debate.