National Medal of Technology and Innovation (NMTI)
The National Medal of Technology and Innovation (NMTI) is the nation’s highest honor for technological achievement, bestowed by the president of the United States on America's...
Patents for Humanity
Announcements Stay informed with the latest Patents for Humanity news and deadlines by signing up for the USPTO Awards newsletter . September 23, 2019: Applications for...
Edison Visiting Scholar Program
Senior scholars and experts in law, economics, and related fields invited to the USPTO to pursue their research on a wide range of topics related to IP and IP policy
USPTO and National Inventors Hall of Fame programs
The USPTO has partnered with the nonprofit the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF) since 1973. USPTO and NIHF together run the museum located at USPTO Headquarters in...
National Inventors Hall of Fame and Museum
The National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF) Museum is located on the United States Patent and Trademark Office campus in Alexandria, Va. It is free and open to the public....
Collegiate Inventors Competition
CIC promotes collegiate competition among the country’s finest universities and connects the inventive spirit and entrepreneurship.