Q: If I buy an item from the manufacturer or original distributor, would I be able to sell it on a website or elsewhere ?
If I buy an item , let's say it is a notebook, a cartoon action figure maybe for example from its manufacturer or distributer.
Will there be any legal issues for me selling that item lets say on a website like amazon or ebay ?
I heard that the rule of copyrights is just for the first sale and then you are not liable for it.
Can someone explain to me and go over the important details of why or why not , please.
Thank you.
A:
The details of what you are selling are missing. Let's say that this is a knock-off purse, that LOOKS like the genuine article. But, is counterfeit.
You cannot buy it from a site, like Amazon, and then sell it, if you are aware that it is a knock-off.
If all licensing fees have been paid, and it is a legitimate item, it is fine to re-sell it, unless the product is totally NOT available, except from the company who licenses or sells it.
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