I am looking to create pendents with the shapes of towns on them. Are town shapes and names trademarked or copyright protected?

I agree with attorney David and would like to add that you should also contact an IP attorney to evaluate your work to see if there are any...

Patent pending disclosure

No it doesn't grant any rights wherein not using "patent pending" or the appropriate patent marking in accordance with the patent code may reduce...

Broad claim in provisional patent application

I can't see why it wouldn't be acceptable, however let me offer this line "The method as disclosed and described in the present provisional patent...

An original design of a building created in any tangible medium of expression, including a constructed building or architectural plans, models, or...

Class Action Defenses- When do you have the Right to Opt-Out/ be represented individually in civil case?

This is not an intellectual property question and I will reclassify your question to the appropriate practice area.

How can I limit the impact of a work-for-hire clause that is too broad and still get the job?

I suggest you contact a local intellectual property lawyer as there generally are applicable State laws that govern ownership of IP created outside...

Can I sell handmade wearable blankets that look like a Zipadeezip?

If you go to the website that sells the "Zipadeezip" product you will see that there is a "Patent Pending" notice on their landing page. ...

Is a provisional patent recommended for a new process /app/ or software? if so, what is the process to obtain one?

A provisional patent application will grant you a filing or priority date and is not examined by the US Patent Office. You have one year from your...

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

You are in the wrong practice area and I will reclassify for you

I recommend you contact a patent attorney to assist you as there are a few questions that need to be asked such as why do you believe you had and...