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the public regarding patents, trademarks, and the future; and builds a community of inductees who technological achievements that helped stimulate picture of the progression and development
value of intellectual property (IP) protection, part spark the innovative mindset of future generations. growth for our nation and beyond. NIHF inspires the of the camera and interact with cultural touch-
of our significant commitment to education and NIHF inductees are active in all aspects of its pro- next generation of innovators by connecting them stones of imaging history.”
outreach. This commitment also includes providing gramming—program development and inspiration, through stories of invention. The interactive gallery • Qualcomm: “Plug into the story of Qualcomm’s
domestic education outreach at all levels, including curricula creation, program participation, and phil- of icons allows you to discover how these innovators smartphone technology, powered by our patent
programming specifically tailored to underserved anthropic support. have shaped the world around us. The most recent system. Started decades ago with the aim of
and underrepresented audiences. The NIHF accepts inventor nominations from all inductees are featured in a special display where you giving each person their own phone number,
By combining the resources of the USPTO and sources, with the indispensable criterion for induc- can see prototypes of their inventions and hear them today these innovations enhance the lives of
NIHF, the partners are able to better champion the tion into the Hall of Fame requiring candidates to discuss their inventive processes. billions of people around the world.”
value of inventions, children’s education programs, hold a U.S. patent that has contributed significantly The exhibit “Intellectual Property Power” cel- The museum also has exhibits that illuminate the
teacher professional development, and annual to the nation’s welfare and the advancement of science ebrates the story of IP and communicates its history of patent examination and the job of patent
inventor recognition events. NIHF offers a compre- and useful arts. significance to progress, innovation, and culture. examiners. Visitors can see how the USPTO and the
hensive education and inventor recognition program The NIHF induction ceremony—where the world’s To illustrate how trademarks and patented material process of patent examination have changed over
involving children, college students, and world-class foremost inventors are honored in a celebration high- make modern amenities possible, this experience the past 200 years and view patent models that were
innovators unlike any other program in the United lighting their outstanding contributions to society—is features installations from many major corporations submitted to the office in the 1800s.
States. Its national education network can be found held annually in Washington, D.C. and institutions:
in all 50 states and in more than 1,500 schools. • The Ford Motor Company: “Take a seat in a Camp Invention
The NIHF Museum one-of-a-kind ride—a 1965 Ford Mustang Camp Invention, founded in 1990 by the USPTO
NIHF PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS The NIHF Museum, located at the USPTO merged with a 2015 Ford Mustang. You’ll get a in partnership with NIHF, is another important ini-
NIHF celebrates the visionaries whose inventions headquarters in Alexandria, features the inductees’ hands-on experience with Intellectual Property tiative. Inspired and informed by NIHF inductees,
have changed our world; shares engaging stories of inventive legacies and is free and open to the public. Power and see first-hand how patents fuel the Camp Invention is a national summer enrichment
extraordinary inventors, the obstacles they over- The museum showcases the more than 500 inventors evolution of technology.” program for children in grades K-6 that not only
come, and their relevance to our past, present, and who have been inducted into NIHF and their great • The George Eastman Museum: “Get a full promotes creativity and inventive thinking through

Figure 1. 2016 inductee Victor Lawrence, who made a high-speed, global internet possible, adds his name to the Gallery Figure 2. Students learn about the science of bubbles as part of Camp Invention at Hyattsville Elementary School,
of Icons during the Illumination Ceremony at the NIHF Museum in Alexandria. Maryland, Summer 2017.