The term goods is defined in section 3(i) of the Act and has a well
established meaning under the Act since it has been contained in the
statute from the date of its enactment in 1938. A comprehensive
statement of the meaning of the term ``goods'' is contained in part 776
of this chapter, which also cites the court cases in which the term was
construed. The statutory definition of ``goods'' is set forth in
Sec. 779.14. It will be observed that the term ``goods'' includes any
part or ingredient of the goods. Also that ``goods'' as defined in the
Act are not limited to commercial goods, or articles of trade, or,
indeed, to tangible property, but include ``articles or subjects of
commerce of any character.'' Thus telegraphic messages have been held to
be ``goods'' within the meaning of the Act (Western Union Tel. Co. v.
Lenroot, 323 U.S. 490). Some of the ``articles or subjects of commerce''
which fall within the definition of ``goods'' include written materials
such as newspapers, magazines, brochures, pamphlets, bulletins, and
announcements; written reports, fiscal and other statements and
accounts, correspondence, and other documents; advertising, motion
pictures, newspaper and radio copy; art work and manuscripts for
publication; sample books, letterheads, envelopes, shipping tags,
labels, checkbooks, blankbooks, book covers, advertising circulars, and
wrappers and other packaging materials.
