The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced that it will support the Smithsonian's development of an “Innovation Pavilion” at the Washington, D.C. Arts and Industries Building that will showcase educational programs and exhibitions about American innovation.  The pavilion will serve as a forum for public discussions, symposiums, workshops, and recognition ceremonies regarding American innovation, particularly patents' role in that innovation.  The USPTO and the Smithsonian will also in host an Innovation Expo on June 20-22, 2013, at the USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia.