The City of Falls Church will exhibit its trademarked brand, The Little City, at the National Trademark Expo on Oct. 17 – 18, which is hosted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The expo will be held at the USPTO Alexandria campus, located at 401 Dulany Street.

The National Trademark Expo will feature more than 40 exhibitors and is held to highlight the value of brand names and other trademarks to educate the public about the role in commerce and the global marketplace.

The event is free of charge, open to the public from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Oct. 17 and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Oct. 18 and will feature informational seminars, children’s workshops, displays of authentic and counterfeit goods and other exhibits featuring registered trademarks.

“The City of Falls Church is excited to participate once again in the National Trademark Expo,” said Rick Goff, the City’s Economic Development Director. “We are proud of our unique brand and the opportunity to promote it on a national stage along with major corporations and some of the largest nonprofits in the U.S.”