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Originally Posted by Ninjalawyer
Very interesting. Since every "transfer" of a computer file is actually the making of a copy, it seems as though that would be an impermissible reproduction under U.S. copyright law. This case would also seem to close the door in the U.S. on first sale doctrine for digital goods fairly completely.
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In that judge's courtroom, perhaps. This ruling is irrelevant to any case other than this one. It will eventually make its way to the Supreme Court, though.