My question is what legal action would he be able to take for creating their brand with my clients trademarked name?

If your client has not used or promoted the mark since 2012 you may have some serious infringement issues should promotion and sales start up...

If i wanted to put a pretty well known quote like "Tragedy turned Triumph" for example, on a t shirt to sell, is that legal?

Usually such quotes are protected as a Registered Trademark, as a slogan. They might also be protected by copyright registration, but that is less...

I want to get a pattern on a bag patented

No, a surface pattern is usually the subject for copyright registration. Your patent attorney can conduct research to see if anyone has protected...

If I get a "special form" trademark that has a slogan and a design, if I use them separately are they each protected?

They are to an extent. You will have much stronger protection if you protect them separately, as well. For further information, I suggest that...

Not an iP question, speak with a local Tax or commercial transactions attorney. Should you have an IP inquiry, I suggest that you contact an...

Obscure DMCA Question

You have gotten some good advice, however, this question and your infringement negotiations with the "troll" should be between your attorney and...

Is awarding attorney's fees an automatic default in copyright infringement?

No, it is up to the Judge. See the Copyright Remedies Statute, that I linked. For additional information, For further information,I suggest that...

IS IT LEGAL TO MARKET MY PRODUCT BY USING OTHER PRODUCTS TO DO IT AS A DISPLAY AT A TRADE SHOW ?

Yes you can. However, you have to be carful to make sure the public is not confused that you are the source or somehow sponsored or affiliated...

Are refused trademark applications listed in the USPTO database indefinitely?

Yes, they are categorized as Dead. I suggest that you contact an experienced Trademark/IP attorney who can clear your mark and advise you in...

Can I sue for trademark infringement if a company adopts my business name but in a different industry?

You can, as long as you have established prior rights, and the use by the other party is likely to cause confusion in the marketplace as to the...