In this case between Lexmark International, a Chinese - owned laser printer and
imaging product manufacturer, and Impression Products, a family - owned West Virginia printer and cartridge company, rules surrounding the first sale doctrine changed.
Furthermore, since magnets containing rare earths are used in a wide range of technologies, including electric motors, wind turbines, and medical
imaging devices, including MRI scanners —
manufacturers would be able to improve the sustainability of their
products by recycling these materials.