Can I take a mixture that is already sold in stores (a cake mix) and add ingredients to sell it as a new product?

The general answer is, yes, it's lawful to make and sell a composite product that includes parts [or in your case ingredients] that are made by...

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Hi...I used to work in a restaurant, and they let me go. I was looking on their web-sight and they are using photo's of me.

Simply ask the restaurant manager or owner to remove your photograph -- which they must IF you are the only employee shown in the photograph. If...

I don't understand the connection between your question and the rest of your post. If you're thinking about filing a Section 17200 claim against...

I think it's clearly lawful to include in a script for a fiction movie, and in the movie itself, a scene where characters sit around and talk about...

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Where does a patent end and begin in terms of financial obligation in new products?

Under the doctrine of patent exhaustion, the authorized sale of a patented article gives the purchaser, and any subsequent owner, a right to use or...

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If I put "GO SEATTLE" on a t-shirt with no picture or logo, is that copyright infringement?

Everyone can lawfully affix onto their own shirt any words, phrases or designs they want and then wear that shirt in public so long as what's...

Is using a name a copyright violation?

As noted by my colleague, the issue is whether your use of those domain names is trademark infringement and/or cybersquatting. Very likely. Only...

How are companies like Incapsula able to compete if CloudFlare holds many patents in that area? Do they pay royalties to CFlare?

Large companies engage in the routine, and socially beneficial, business practices of applying for patents, licensing and cross-licensing patents,...

Can I put made-up first & last names on a line of tee shirts for profit? Names are not based off of celebrity names.

So long as your inventory of shirts displays a large variety of surnames then your business plan is very likely lawful. You should review -- and...

Is it legal to take various items from multiple companies and manufactures and sell it commercially in a packaged kit.

This question has been asked many, many times. You should read those questions and answers via the link below. There will be more information there...