Who owns the rights?

Read the document you describe as a 'release.' A release typically does something like giving up a right to sue, but doesn't transfer ownership. ...

"Inspired by" is usually an excuse for an imitator to use the recognized brand to attract attention and if that's how you present it, creating a...

Advertising using photographs ?

The above answer makes some good points, but your question leaves some facts open to interpretation. You say your "tenant took pictures." If the...

I am starting a business on Amazon with the name SophoclesCorner? I’m I infringing upon any intellectual property law or copy.

Do a trademark search. It's best to have a lawyer do it and interpret it because there can be nuances such as differences in marks, differences in...

Reproduction and distribution violate the exclusive right of the copyright owner. There is no "personal use" defense. Fair use requires analyzing...

Can I sue home goods for selling me fake art?

It sounds like you should be able to get your money back. State consumer protection laws vary greatly and you should have a lawyer research...

Am I able to sell the same products sourced from China but with an add-on when someone else has made a trademark for that produ?

Don't assume that because others are selling a product source by China that it is free from trademark concerns. Do a trademark search and see who...

Im starting a company based on media (photography, video etc) do i copyright or trademark it?

You can't "copyright a company". You can copyright art or literature. Photographs and videos are copyrightable and if you feature works created...

Can I legally buy a domain name that includes a brand name owned by another company as part of the domain name I buy? ?

Essentially, it depends on why you buy it. If you buy it to sell it back to the trademark owner, that's cybersquatting. If you have good "free...

What can I do?

Retain a lawyer. Shop around and find one who has experience in intellectual property law and trade secrets, not just "employment law." You have...