Trademark "Alex's Gear" but "ALEXGEAR" is taken...?

It is impossible to answer your question without more specific information about the markets that these marks occupy. We don't even know if they...

Would it be good to have a patent search, provisional & non-provisional created all by different patent attorneys?

That strategy appears to be penny wise and pound foolish. Your patent application is an importent investment in your future, hire a patent attorney...

While short quotes may not be copyrightable, you may be violationg the person being quoted's right of publicity. You may also be committing unfair...

Is it advised to submit my own provisional patent application?

Actually, it is a very bad idea. Although provisional applications are not examined, the value of the provisional to mark the date and support a...

This is a trademark / copyright question and a false advertising question.

You are concerned for a good reason. DC comics will vigorously enforce their trademark rights against you so fast you won't have to worry about the...

Can a breach of contract claim be made without a copy?

Yes it can. You only need to specify what the contract specifies. I suggest that you ask your attorney to also send your manager and Apple a DMCA...

Intellectual property ownership

From the facts that you provided, it appears that the work was done within the scope of your employment. Accordingly, your employer owns the work...

Can I use a picture of Tony Romo in a music video?

Sorry, but no you can't. You will be violating the copyright owned by the photographer and Tony Romo's right of publicity. You will have to ask...

If you file a provisional patent and someone comes and files a non provisional right after yours what are your rights?

If your provisional application's filing date is before the effective filing date of the non-provisinal. And if your disclosure in the provisional...

Starting a small T-Shirt Company - What exact steps should we take to determine the legality of using a quote on a T-shirt?

You have a good idea. However, you need to retain an experienced Trademark/Copyright attorney to properly implant it. I recommend that you contact...