Foreign-Made Goods

"Buy American" Compliance Tips

1. There is no single “Buy American” requirement – there are numerous statutes with differing requirements. Make sure you know which one applies....more

A Supreme Court Win for U.S. Consumers

In a 6 to 3 decision handed down on March 19, 2013, the United States Supreme Court chalked up a rare victory for consumers over text book publishers, record labels, and others who sought to restrain the resale of copyrighted...more

Kirtsaeng DBA BlueChristine v. John Wiley & Sons

Supreme Court Decision in Kirtsaeng v. Wiley (Copy)

The United States Supreme Court's long awaited decision on owners' rights in Kirtsaeng v. John Wiley & Sons. In its opinion, the high court upheld the first sale doctrine. In the words of media site Boing Boing: "Supreme...more

Kirtsaeng v. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.: A Brief History of a Long-Anticipated Case

As we noted late last year in Kirtsaeng v. John Wiley & Sons: How the Supreme Court Will Decide the Fate of eBay, Libraries, and Yard Sales, the Supreme Court is presently considering Kirtseng v. Wiley, a case that is...more

Illinois Supreme Court Will Hear Five Civil Cases During January Term

The Illinois Supreme Court has posted its docket for the impending January term, and the Court will hear argument in five civil cases. ...more

The First Sale Doctrine Under Copyright Law Update - Kirtsaeng v. John Wiley & Sons [Video]

A copyright case presently before the U.S. Supreme Court called Kirtsaeng v. John Wiley & Sons concerns whether the “first sale doctrine” – which provides that once a copyrighted product is sold it can be re-sold by the...more

Copyright Issues in Textbook Case

On Monday, October 29, 2012 the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on an action involving a college student who sold overseas editions of college textbooks to help finance his education. ...more

Gray Goods Are Red Hot Copyright Issue

You’re in London for business, and you impulsively pick up the newest Harry Potter book in Heathrow for the plane ride, not realizing that this is a limited edition British only version. When you’re done, you try to donate it...more

U.S. Supreme Court Hears Arguments in the First Sale Case

Despite Hurricane Sandy, the US Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday, October 29, 2012 on whether the “first-sale doctrine” of US copyright law applies to goods made outside the US. The substance of the case, as we...more

The U.S. Supreme Court Grants Cert to Decide Scope of First Sale Doctrine

The U.S. Supreme Court has granted cert in order to decide an issue of great importance to all businesses involved in manufacturing and distributing products throughout the world, particularly those involved in retailing and...more

Supreme Court to Decide if First Sale Doctrine Permits Importation of Foreign-Made Copyrighted Works Without Authorization

The “first sale doctrine” in copyright law permits the owner of a lawfully made copy of a copyrighted work to sell or dispose of that copy as it sees fit. The Supreme Court of the United States has agreed to hear a case that...more

The Supreme Court Affirms Omega, S.A. v. Costco Wholesale Corp., Limiting The Use Of The First Sale Doctrine To Domestically Made...

On December 13, 2010, the Supreme Court affirmed Omega, S.A. v. Costco Wholesale Corp., 541 F.3d 982 (9th Cir. 2008), aff'd per curiam, No. 08-1423 (U.S. Dec. 13, 2010). Justice Kagan did not partake in the consideration or...more