Am i in the right or is this in Creative commons?

What you are presenting is a complicated factual scenario, which can only be sorted out by detailed review with an Experienced Copyright Attorney...

What would I need to do, legally, to play a piece by someone like John Williams, such as the Star Wars theme?

You need liceses from ASCAP BMI etc..See responses below. For more detailed advice, I recommend that you contact an experienced Copyright...

With the info provided, do you think it is "infringing" on a trademark when item is matted and framed, then resold?

From your description, it appears that your plaque is covered under the First Sale Docterine and is not infringing. Your marketing on Etsy may be...

What is determined to be a break in copywriter or trademark laws and what would not?

Do you have licenses from these celebrities, or do you have your defense attorneys ready. You should expect numerous lawsuits for violation of...

Is there a problem with a Trademark name being different from the name of the product on the Utility and Design Patents?

Good question. Absolutely not, the Title of the patent needs to be descriptive. While for a trademark, a descriptive or generic name is not...

However you use the logo, you want to make sure that you stay clear of infringement. It may be that you may need a license to use an image of the...

How to solve the problems?

There are 2 issues that need to be sorted out. First, who owns the copyright in the original documents, and Second, who owns the copyright in the...

Someone may acquire trademark rights in a name or phrase by their use and registration when it is associated with certain goods or services. The...

My employer says he's in a copyright "grey area." How grey is it? Morally, should I quit my job?

I don't think this is a grey area at all. It is willful copyright infringement. As you stated The studio displays four or five well-done...

I am not sure if this is an Intellectual Property mater. Are you repackaging a branded product for sale? Please clarify your issue? For a more...