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First sale doctrine presumably applies? If the retailers have purchased stock from a manufacturer, then they own it and they can do whatever the heck they want
by ForHackernews 3y ago
First sale doctrine presumably applies? If the retailers have purchased stock from a manufacturer, then they own it and they can do whatever the heck they want with it.
I think we should be extremely sceptical of any definition of "freedom" that prioritizes the ability of big, wealthy companies to restrict the actions of smaller firms and individuals.
- RajT88 3y ago> First sale doctrine presumably applies? Not a thing in France. Even if it was a case in the US, it is their resellers who are fighting the requirement of B&M-only sales. Not sure where that falls in the "first sale" doctrine because presumably there are contracts involved for resellers. This case is not about owners selling their used watches on eBay or something.
- jrockway 3y agoI don't think "first sale" doctrine applies here. The retailers sign a contract with Rolex in order to buy watches; Rolex argues that the contract can say whatever they want. Since you didn't sign any contract with Rolex, you can sell as many of their watches online as you like. Many people buy Rolexes online.
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