I have a piece of merchandise I want to sell. Is it ok to purchase a plain wooden gift box from a hobby store and decorate it to put my merchandise in. Or do I have to create my own box?
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I see no problem with this, as patent rights are exhausted with a purchase. You shouldn't put the piece of merchandise in a deceptive container, or one which is not safe, or one which includes a competitor's trademark. A plain container should be fine.
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