Seminar Events
*Note: These events are included at no extra charge for participants to enjoy during this seminar
Opening Reception
On the first day of lectures, we will host an Opening Reception dinner at Pupatella. This restaurant is located in the Mosaic District and is within walking distance from The Archer Hotel. The dinner will serve as an opportunity to get to know one another and welcome our guests to the seminar.
Trip to the USPTO Museum
The National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum is a museum located on the USPTO campus where visitors can interact with and explore their exhibits and archives.
Current exhibits include:
- The National Inventors Hall of Fame, which showcases over 600 inducted inventors and their achievements.
- Intellectual Property Power, which celebrates the story of intellectual property and it's significance to progress, innovations and culture.
- History of Patent Examination, where you are shown how the Patent Office and the process of patent examination has changed over the course of 226 years.
Washington Nationals Baseball Game
We will be attending a baseball game hosted by the Washington Nationals! This American pastime has a history of being a fan favorite when we've taken our seminar participants in past years.
The Nationals will be playing against the Texas Rangers.
Retreat at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay
The Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay is a waterfront resort located in Maryland on the Choptank River. We will stay here for two nights, leaving June 12 and returning on June 14.
The resort boasts indoor and outdoor pools, a mini-golf course, professional golf courses, water sports such as kayaking and paddle boarding, a spa, nature trails for walking and biking, and river cruises.
In the surrounding area, attractions include the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, Downtown Cambridge, wineries, and more!
Closing Reception
We will host our closing reception at the renowned 2941 Restaurant. We ask that participants dress in business formal attire, as we will hand out certificates of completion to each participant.
2941 Restaurant is a 'French-meets-American destination with a contemporary setting'. It is one of the most celebrated restaurants in the metropolitan area, surrounded by lush landscaping, waterfalls, world-class artwork, and a lakeside view. A main attraction is the large and impeccably maintained Koi pond,
