October 17, 1997
97-22

MEDIA ADVISORY 97-22

JOIN US FOR THE OPENING CEREMONY

WASHINGTON, D.C. High tech, corporate innovations will be on display at a special exhibition October 17-19, sponsored by the Commerce Department's U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Join the United States Copyright Office, the Intellectual Property Owners (IPO), WGMS Radio's morning show host, Dennis Owens, the Potomac River Jazz Club, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at the exciting, opening ceremony at 12 noon on Friday.

WHEN: Friday, October 17, 1997, Noon

PLACE: Front Steps of the U. S. Department of Commerce

14 ^th /Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C.

The weekend long event will also feature exhibits on copyrights and trademarks. Famous trademark characters like the Pink Panther, Smokey the Bear and the Energizer Bunny will appear throughout the weekend, guaranteeing fun for the entire family. Admission is free.