2009 National Trademark Expo

The Expo features educational seminars and children's workshops and activities. Exhibitors showcase their federally-registered trademarks through educational exhibits, including booths, themed displays, costumed characters, and inflatables.

Exhibitors

  • Bigsby Division and the Gretsch Company
  • Bridgestone Corporation
  • Burberry, Limited
  • Callaway Golf Company
  • CMG
  • Galaxy Systems, Inc.
  • INTA
  • Internet Keep Safe Coalition
  • The Hershey Company
  • The Pepsom Group
  • Travelers
  • UPS
  • Urangatang Web Design, LLC
  • U.S. Air Force
  • U.S. Department of Energy

Costumed Characters

  • Beetle Bailey
  • Cat in the Hat
  • Crayola crayons' mascot "Tip" (blue)
  • Crayola crayons' mascot "Tip" (red)
  • Crayola crayons' mascot "Tip" (green)
  • Curious George
  • Dennis the Menace
  • Energizer Bunny
  • Faux Paw the Techno Cat
  • Hershey's Kisses
  • Hershey's milk chocolate bar
  • Maisy Mouse
  • McGruff
  • Mr. Jelly Belly
  • Olive Oyl
  • Peter Rabbit
  • Pillsbury Doughboy
  • Popeye
  • Smokey Bear
  • Sprout
  • The Grinch
  • T. Markey

Inflatables

  • Cat in the Hat's Hat and Hand
  • Jolly Green Giant
  • Thomas & Friends

Outside Attractions

  • Kissmobile
  • Race car from NASCAR
  • UPS truck

Inside Attractions

  • Guided Tours
  • "How to File a Trademark" at TEAS (Trademark Electronic Application System) Booth
  • Story time presented by Hooray for Books!

Display Cabinets

  • Configurations
  • Counterfeit vs. Authentic Goods
  • ® Artwork

Seminars

  • Anti-counterfeiting
  • Trademarks 101
  • What Every Small Business Must Know about Intellectual Property