Can another company use a portion of our name and symbols without being in violation of our state trademark?

Since this is local, the other party would have to cause potential confusion within your local area or state to be liable for trademark...

Is this trademark infringment?

It really depends on whether the marketing for the respective services are marketed in the same channels of trade. The ultimate question is...

Is it a crime to watch scenes or parts of copyrighted movies and shows on Youtube and other User-Generated Content websites?

No, it is not a copyright violation to watch. It is a violation of the copyright to copy or broadcast the copyrighted material.

As a teacher, if I develop a strategy while teaching in a public school classroom, is the strategy mine that I can copyright?

Whether you own the copyright depends on your agreement regarding intellectual property developed while you are teaching at the school. I...

Warner Brothers Illegally stole my fathers movie script. The Ant Bully

Copyright protection lasts a very long time. It is doubtful the copyright expired if your dad is still alive. You should retain an experienced...

I sell wood models is it infringement to sell the kits that when the consumer assembles them they look like the Enterprise

It is likely that you are infringing the copyright. You should stop and if contacted seek an experienced copyright attorney to assist and counsel...

You or your father need to retain an experienced copyright litigatior to determine if you still have recourse and to persue WB on your behalf. ...

I purchased items on my boyfriends credit card with concent we broke up and now he says he did not give permission for them.

Not an Intellectual Property question. I will reclassified for you.

I have an idea for a business which i haven't trademarked yet. a friend saw my notes and jokes about stealing my idea

Great questin. The quickest way to protect yourself is to file trademark applications on the name of the Company and logo, as an intent to use. ...

I am writing a provisional patent and I have a question of describing my invention

To answer your questin, your description of the best mode will not limit your claim. You can claim the cushion in the dependent claim(s). ...