Greatest in American innovation

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Journeys of Innovation

Greatest in American innovation

These National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF) inductee stories, including 2024 inductees Lanny Smoot and George Washington Murray, will inspire you through their journeys as inventors and entrepreneurs. Learn about what led them to their breakthroughs, the challenges they faced to carry their inventive ideas to fruition, and how their inventions impacted society. These stories also emphasize the importance of protecting the intellectual property (IP) that innovators create, and the critical role IP plays in our economy and society.

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Each month, our Journeys of Innovation series tells the stories of inventors or entrepreneurs who have made a positive difference in the world. 

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