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Can Digital Content Be Resold?

Can consumers resell digital content? Unfortunately for the book and music industries, doing so is becoming increasingly plausible. For instance, “In late January, Amazon received a patent to set up an exchange for all sorts of digital material,” as The New York Times reports. “The retailer would presumably earn a commission on each transaction, and consumers would surely see lower prices.” Of course, content creators are fighting back.
 

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