by Doug | Mar 20, 2013 | John Wiley & Sons vs. Kirtsaeng, Policy & Law
WASHINGTON, DC–(Marketwire – Mar 19, 2013) – The Association of Service and Computer Dealers and the North American Association of Telecommunications Dealers (ASCDI) issued the following statement today after the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision...
by Doug | Mar 8, 2013 | John Wiley & Sons vs. Kirtsaeng, Policy & Law
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) agreed to hear the case of John Wiley & Sons vs. Kirtsaeng regarding application of the First Sale Doctrine to goods made outside the US. The First Sale Doctrine is a defense to copyright infringement wherein the...
by Doug | Oct 30, 2012 | John Wiley & Sons vs. Kirtsaeng, Policy & Law
by Jeff Owen Yesterday the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) held oral arguments in the case of Kirtsaeng v. Wiley (case # 11-697). We’ve previously reported on this case and issue regarding copyright law, the First Sale Doctrine, and owners’ rights. You...
by Doug | Oct 30, 2012 | Association News, John Wiley & Sons vs. Kirtsaeng, Policy & Law
As you know, the ASCDI filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in the Kirtsaeng v. Wiley case (in favor of the right to buy and resell legitimately purchased products). There are some really good articles in the Wall Street Journal online and on CNN online about...
by Doug | Oct 16, 2012 | Events, John Wiley & Sons vs. Kirtsaeng, Policy & Law
Expert panel will discuss the launch of a new coalition to advocate for owners’ rights in America and provide insights on the impact of this important case Retailers, libraries, educators, and Internet companies will join together on October 23rd to launch a new...
by Doug | Oct 15, 2012 | Association News, John Wiley & Sons vs. Kirtsaeng, Policy & Law
ASCDI/NATD members, your ownership rights are under attack! Today, you have the right to freely import and resell a wide array of information technology products from around the world. Under current US Copyright law, manufacturers lose the right to restrict resale...
