You are also generally permitted to resell a genuine, lawfully purchased physical item (such as a book or CD) without permission from the copyright owner. Example: If you decide to sell a used copy of someone else's book on Amazon, you are selling someone else's copyrighted work.
Do you need permission to resell on Amazon?
You might be able to sell someone else's copyrighted work on Amazon if you have received permission from the copyright owner. You are also generally permitted to resell a genuine, lawfully purchased physical item (such as a book or CD) without permission from the copyright owner.
Can you be sued for reselling?
Many resellers are unaware that it's illegal to use a company's logo or trademark to market their product. If a reseller does so, they increase their risk of getting sued for trademark infringement, especially if they make a substantial amount of money.
Is it legal to resell products?
Generally, it's not illegal to resell an item that you have legitimately purchased. Once you have purchased something at retail it is yours to do with as you choose. If you're using manufacturers' logos to advertise the products you're reselling, you need their permission.
Why is reselling not illegal?
This behavior is not illegal! Because both buyers and sellers are voluntary! Simply put, resale is buying goods at a lower price and then selling them at a higher price. Sellers need to know how to find low-priced items and sell them to make a substantial profit.
Is it illegal to sell items that say not for resale?
Not For Resale is not an importation rule. It is actually an export rule. It is currently illegal to import certain products (such as Natural Health Products) from the United States, or elsewhere, and to “resell” them onto a third country without the proper governmental permissions.
Can I sell something that says not for resale?
It is perfectly legal to sell something marked “not for resale”. Unless you have a contract with the entity that sold that item to you where you previously agreed in writing NOT to resell it. In that case, it's the contract where you said you wouldn't that makes it illegal to sell.
Can I sell something that says not for retail sale?
So yes, it is actually illegal for the store to be selling these. It wasn't a labeling mistake - they're labeled like they are on purpose because they aren't meant for retail sale, and the store is breaking the law by selling something that is not properly labeled according to Canadian law.
Do you need permission to resell products on Amazon?
For certain products, brands, categories, and sub-categories, Amazon requires sellers to obtain approval before listing products for sale. The approval process may include document requests, performance checks, and other qualifications.
Can reselling be illegal?
Generally, it's not illegal to resell a product. Restrictions normally come from the platform themselves and not the manufacturer of the company. The truth is that most brands are safe to resell. You're just not allowed to claim “brand new” or “straight from the manufacturer” because that just wouldn't be true.
Can you sell the same product as someone else on Amazon?
A key feature on Amazon is that the same product can be sold by multiple sellers. One seller "wins the Buy Box," while all other sellers appear when the customer clicks "More Buying Choices." The Buy Box winner is determined by a combination of product availability, retail price, and other factors.
What does it mean when a product says not for resale?
A designation placed on the package label or in a license agreement for hardware or software that is given without charge to resellers or to the press for testing and review. Products with an "NFR" label are not to be sold to anyone; however, that responsibility is generally left up to the recipients.