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System and method for managing copyrighted electronic media

  • US 7,398,556 B2
  • Filed: 02/17/2004
  • Issued: 07/08/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/13/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of controlling use of a content object that includes text, the method including:

  • receiving data representing the object at a user device;

    receiving at the user device an initial set of data representing usage rights associated with said object, the initial set of data defining a first set of rights that are permitted, and a second set of rights that are not permitted; and

    upon receiving a request to perform a function using said content, checking said initial set of data representing usage rights to determine whether said function should be allowed, andwherein a drag and drop function is among those that are not permitted.

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