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Is it legal to resell a patented item (i.e. you do not manufacture the item but simply purchase it from the manufacturer who holds the patent on the item, and then sell the item yourself.)
I do not see how this could be illegal since all retail stores obviously sell items which are patented or have patented components.
I am asking because I know of a company which holds a patent on an product which it sells by internet and I believe that I could do a better job of marketing the product and sell it for a higher price than they are currently selling it for, so I wanted to make sure it is legal to do this.
Also, would I have to notify them that I am selling it or anything?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
Is it legal to resell a patented item (i.e. you do not manufacture the item but simply purchase it from the manufacturer who holds the patent on the item, and then sell the item yourself.)
I do not see how this could be illegal since all retail stores obviously sell items which are patented or have patented components.
I am asking because I know of a company which holds a patent on an product which it sells by internet and I believe that I could do a better job of marketing the product and sell it for a higher price than they are currently selling it for, so I wanted to make sure it is legal to do this.
Also, would I have to notify them that I am selling it or anything?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?