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	The '''[[wikipedia:First-sale_doctrine\|First Sale Doctrine]]''' is a fundamental principle in U.S. copyright law that ensures consumers retain essential rights to resell, lend, or otherwise transfer ownership of legally acquired goods without interference from the original copyright holder. Codified in Section 109(a) of the U.S. Copyright Act, this doctrine has historically protected consumers from overreach by manufacturers or creators seeking to control the downstream use of their products.		The '''[[wikipedia:First-sale_doctrine\|First Sale Doctrine]]''' is a fundamental principle in U.S. copyright law that ensures consumers retain essential rights to resell, lend, or otherwise transfer ownership of legally acquired goods without interference from the original copyright holder. Codified in Section 109(a) of the U.S. Copyright Act, this doctrine has historically protected consumers from overreach by manufacturers or creators seeking to control the downstream use of their products.