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I have an idea for a fitness product. I cannot find a patent that matches the exact design/utility of my idea but my idea uses components of products that already exist. For example, my product would use resistance bands with handles on the end to be gripped. This has obviously already been patented in many ways. My question is, do I need to invent a new type of resistance band/resistance band handle, or can I use something that is currently patented?
Can you use patented ideas as components of your larger idea?
Thanks
I have an idea for a fitness product. I cannot find a patent that matches the exact design/utility of my idea but my idea uses components of products that already exist. For example, my product would use resistance bands with handles on the end to be gripped. This has obviously already been patented in many ways. My question is, do I need to invent a new type of resistance band/resistance band handle, or can I use something that is currently patented?
Can you use patented ideas as components of your larger idea?
Thanks