Throughout history, inventions have helped people discover new worlds, build communities,
develop resources, increase productivity, cure diseases, ease burdens, and enjoy life to the fullest.
Our
nation's founders recognized the importance of intellectual property,
and included provisions for its protection and encouragement in the
Constitution. Today, America's inventive spirit is one of our most treasured
and envied assets. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office works to record,
share, and preserve this inventive spirit.
Established
in 1995, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Museum strives to educate the
public about the patent and trademark systems, and the important role
intellectual property protection plays in our nation's social and economic
health.
We invite you to share our exhibits by visiting the
Museum. The Museum is operated for the USPTO by the National
Inventors Hall of Fame, and houses both permanent and changing
exhibits as well as a Museum Gift Shop.
