2016 Trademark Expo

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will host the 2016 National Trademark Expo Friday, October 21, from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 22, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Andrew Mellon Auditorium located at 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20240. The annual Trademark Expo serves to educate the public about trademarks, thereby advancing the USPTO's mission to deliver intellectual property information and education to the public. This free, family-fun, educational event includes exhibitors, kids programs, costumed characters, seminars, and more.

This year’s theme is “Movement and Energy.” Guest speaker Kevin M. Haley, President, Category Management and Innovation of Under Armour, Inc., will kick off the event.

If you are interested in exhibiting please submit the 2016 Application to exhibit. Space is limited.

For additional information, please check out the Trademark Expo website or contact TMExpo@uspto.gov

National Trademark Expo - May 8-9

In order to stress the important role trademarks play in our society, the USPTO is hosting its annual Trademark Expo at its 600 Dulany Street campus in Alexandria, Virginia. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, May 8, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sat., May 9, the family-friendly event will include opportunities to interact with legendary trademark characters including the Pillsbury Doughboy, Bettle Bailey, Dennis the Menace, the Cat in the Hat, Smokye Bear, and Popeye and Olive Oyl. Companies including Bridgestone and Hershey and local businesses including Hooray for Books of Alexandria will also participate. See the complete list of exhibitors for more information.

The Air Force Band will play for the opening ceremony at 10:00 a.m. on Friday and display Air Force trademarks: the Air Force Symbol, the Air Force Coat of Arms, the Air Force Thunderbirds Emblem, and the "Hap Arnold", which is also known as the Army Air Corps Symbol.