Lawyers look from at least three different angles at Congress’ choosing to permit copyright owners to restrict sales of imported products such as shampoo and watches in the US.
First, the Constitution grants Congress authority to “promote the progress of science and useful arts, by securing for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries.” Congress has used this power to restrict unauthorized importation and distribution of authentic (as well as counterfeit) goods.
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