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| POSE A QUESTION | PICK A CONTEST | MUSEUM EXHIBIT |
| RULES FOR ALL CONTESTS: All entries must be the exclusive, original work of kids in grades Kindergarten through 12. However, parents/teachers/coaches of children up through 2nd grade may assist in providing a legible copy of any written work to aid in the review of their work. Kids may submit original typed materials instead of handwritten materials. Computer-generated or computer-assisted work is acceptable provided that the child performed the work only with a minimum of adult guidance on the use of the computer tools. Each entry must be submitted with an entry form attached. No fax or e-mail entries will be accepted. (We have to make sure your parents or guardians are aware of your participation.) All entries must be submitted by individuals or teams of no more than three kids. A special award category has been established to recognize the best class participation in contest 2 - Museum Exhibit. The winning class will have a special on-line web museum display of their work. Limited to one entry per team or individual per contest. (You may enter each of the 3 contests open right now!) Team entries must include names, addresses, phone numbers and parental/guardian signatures for all team members. The entry form must be filled out completely and must include the appropriate parent or guardian signatures. Any submission that is incomplete or illegible will be disqualified automatically. No winning entry will be published in any way beyond those identified below without further permission of contestants and parents or guardians. A signature on the submission form by the parent or guardian constitutes authorization to post the submission without identifying the contestant other than as "XX, Grade 4 from Ohio" onto one of the USPTO Kids' Pages. Submissions may also be included in a USPTO museum exhibit or press release, identified in the same manner as for the website to protect confidentiality. The USPTO will contact parents or guardians and the contestants to seek authorization prior to any other exhibition or use. No materials submitted to the contest will be returned. All participants will receive a certificate signed by the Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks. Winners will receive a certificate and the opportunity to have their work posted on the the USPTO Kids' Pages. We respect the need to protect the identity of any children who participate in an Internet exhibition of their work. We believe our policies of requiring the consent of a responsible adult representive; the prohibition of disclosure of identifying information; and the disclosure of intended use represent a reasonable effort to maintain and guard the confidentiality of our future inventors and entrepeneurs. 
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