EQUIPEngadget · 01 Sept
'Reasonable' consumers know they don't own digital downloads, Sony says
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Sony argues in a California lawsuit that consumers possess no ownership rights over digital content despite 'buy' terminology. Executives should monitor this litigation as it defines the legal distinction between permanent ownership and terminable licensing for digital assets.
- 01Sony claims reasonable consumers understand digital purchases are limited licenses rather than permanent property
- 02The litigation addresses potential violations of California consumer protection laws regarding misleading digital sales
- 03Legal outcomes will impact corporate digital distribution strategies and long-term asset management protocols
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The company was responding to a suit accusing it of violating California law.