Virtual Legality
Virtual Legality is a continuing series discussing the law, video games, software, and everything digital, hosted by Richard Hoeg, of the Hoeg Law Business Law Firm (Hoeg Law).
A New (Old) Discovery | Sony says "You Don't Own Those!"...Again (VL770)
In this episode, Richard Hoeg and guest speaker, Ian Runkle, delve into the legal aspects of digital ownership, focusing on PlayStation, Sony, and Warner Brothers Discovery. They discuss Sony's legal repercussions, copyright laws, intellectual property rights, and piracy. The conversation extends to the meaning of 'purchase' in digital media, the first sales doctrine, and its impact on digital content ownership. They also look at the shift to subscription models, the limitations of NFTs, and the need for a legal upgrade for digital goods. The episode concludes with a discussion on service agreements and viewer questions.
Key Points
- Sony's recent decision to remove previously purchased Discovery content due to licensing issues highlights the limitations of digital ownership and the need for consumers to understand the terms of service.
- The use of the term "purchase" in digital storefronts like PlayStation's can be misleading, as it often implies a transfer of ownership that does not actually occur with digital content, leading to potential consumer misunderstandings.
- The first sale doctrine, which allows the resale of physical media like books and CDs, does not currently apply to digital goods, suggesting that copyright laws may need to be updated to better align with the realities of digital content consumption and ownership.
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