USPTO/Smithsonian Collaborate to Open an "Innovation Pavilion"

On January 16, 2013 the USPTO announced a collaboration with the Smithsonian to open an "Innovation Pavilion" to be housed in the Smithsonian's Arts and Industries (A&I) Building in Washington, D.C. once it reopens in 2014. The space is designed to "serve as a forum for public discussions, symposiums, workshops, and recognition ceremonies related to American innovation, highlighting the vital role patents play in supporting that innovation." The Smithsonian and USPTO will also collaborate on an Innovation Expo to be held June 20-22, 2013 at the USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia.

For more information see the press release.