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Right of Publicity

Definition:
The inherent right of every human being to control the commercial use of his or her identity.

First Sale Doctrine

Definition:
refers to the right of a buyer of a material object in which a copyrighted work is embodied to resell or transfer the object itself. Ownership of copyright is distinct from ownership of the material object. Section 109 of the Copyright Act permits the owner of a particular copy or phonorecord lawfully made under the Copyright Law to sell or otherwise dispose of possession of that copy or phonorecord without the authority of the copyright owner.

Intellectual property

Definition:
Property refers to intangible property rights such as copyright, patents and trademarks that provide the owner with certain exclusive rights.

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• Confidentiality Agreement
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