If I’m in the process of starting my own fly rod business, do I need permission from the respective companies to use their materials on my final products before I begin selling?
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If I’m in the process of starting my own fly rod business, do I need permission from the respective companies to use their materials on my final products before I begin selling?
I make fly rods and wood fishing nets and want to begin selling them. Some of the materials I use to finish my products are not mine, I did not make them. For example, the metal components on my fly rods and the net material on my wood fishing nets.
Asked on October 8, 2015 under Business Law, Idaho
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
You only need their permission if:
1) when you buy the components, the terms of sale say they are "not for resale"--in that case, you would need their permission to resell them (including as part of a new product);
2) you reference the companies or their trademarks, such as in your advertising, in which case you need their permission to use their names or marks.
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