Air Force exhibits at U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's 2009 Expo

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Mr. Richard Osburn and Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Buzanowski, Air Force Public Affairs Agency, talk to visitors of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's 2009 Expo May 9. The Air Force Trademark and Licensing Office was the first military branch to attend the USPTO's annual expo that drew a crowd of 7,000 people for the two-day event. The U.S. Air Force Band performed during the opening ceremony May 8. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Jessica O'Haver)

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Maj. Chad Steffey, Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs, talks to 2009 U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Expo attendees during their annual event May 9. The Air Force Trademark and Licensing Office was the first military service to attend the USPTO's expo. More than 7,000 visitors attended during the two-day event. The U.S. Air Force Band performed during the opening ceremony May 8. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Jessica O'Haver)

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Members of the U.S. Air Force Band perform at the opening ceremony of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's 2009 Expo May 8. From top left: Tech. Sgt. Karl Sweedy, Tech. Sgt. David Sisk, Master Sgt. Chris Quade, Tech. Sgt. Brett Miller and Tech. Sgt. Nathan Clark. The Air Force Trademark and Licensing Office became the first military service to showcase their trademarks at the annual event. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Jessica O'Haver)

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The 'Parade of Characters' enjoy their welcome at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's opening ceremony at the 2009 Expo May 8. The Air Force Trademark and Licensing Office was the first military branch to exhibit their trademarks at this event. The U.S. Air Force Band performed at the opening ceremony. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Jessica O'Haver)

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Members of the U.S. Air Force Band perform at the opening ceremony of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's 2009 Expo May 8. From top right: Tech. Sgt. Karl Sweedy, Tech. Sgt. David Sisk, Master Sgt. Chris Quade, Tech. Sgt. Brett Miller and Tech. Sgt. Nathan Clark. The Air Force Trademark and Licensing Office became the first military service to showcase their trademarks at the annual event. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Jessica O'Haver)

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The display of the Air Force Trademark and Licensing Office who became the first military service to showcase their trademarks at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's annual expo May 8. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Jessica O'Haver)