Starting a business..legal issues? -

my friend and i are in high school..he s 18 already but i m still 17...we want to import product in bulk, wholesale...then resell them to our friends mainly and perhaps neighbors...the thing is, i m worried about copyright/trademark issues...is it illegal to sellnew era caps, armani belts, keychains, as seen on tv slimclips, etc.well...i keep getting the answer..if it s a replica product, it s illegal...then i want to ask...what if these products aren t replicas..can i sell them legally?

Replicas are not illegal unless they are counterfeit. Meaning, if you try to sell a fake Rolex as a real one it s illegal. If you sell a watch that works similar to a Rolex, it not illegal (Unless of course the design or something that Rolex owns was stolen or violated).From your description, I would say this would fall under counterfeiting. Not a good idea.