At a Glance
An individual who purchases a physical item expects to be able to resell, repair, and reuse it. Naturally, consumers will demand the same rights for digital and connected goods.
In some instances (re-selling a movie, song, an e-book purchased from a downloading service, or an access right), legal uncertainty prevents consumers from reselling or repurposing. In others (e.g. paperless tickets to sports event or concerts) a consumer is often not even technically able to transfer ownership.