Legal Question in Intellectual Property in California

If you are buying the product to be used and not making it then that purchase exhausts their patent rights. This is no different from anything else that might go into the product like a spring or trigger. For example, there might be a patent on the screws you are using to keep your product together. This is not an issue and you are not violating anything by using them.

If you need clarification, I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private and discuss your objectives in more detail. You can start by calling around to several for a free phone consultation, get some insights then pick the best fit to work with.

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