Patent ID: 7685642
Filing Date: 2010-03-23
Classification: G06F,G06Q

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method for controlling use of an item, said method comprising: specifying, by a provider of an item, a computer-readable rights expression, wherein said rights expression indicates a manner of use of said item by a recipient of said item and a condition for use of said item by said recipient, said condition indicating that said use of said item by said recipient is subject to an authorization by a stakeholder; associating said rights expression with said item; receiving a request, at a repository computing device, for use of said item from said recipient; granting by said stakeholder said authorization for use of said item by said recipient, in accordance with said condition; and controlling said repository computing device by said stakeholder to thereby control said use of said item by said recipient based on said rights expression and said authorization granted by said stakeholder, wherein said controlling step comprises; controlling said master license by said stakeholder to control said use of said item by said recipient.