The Supreme Court's ruling affects how merchandise related to patents is imported. Intellectual property rights, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets, play a crucial role in customs. Patents provide a 20-year monopoly, while copyrights protect original works. The first sale doctrine allows unrestricted transfer of copyrighted items. Recent patent law changes limit customs' power to detain goods, reshaping secondary market dynamics.

#Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 19
#Part 133

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