Posted by Stephanie Graff on March 12, 1998 at 21:07:51:
I had recently heard that in the 1950's or so, there
was a move to close the patent office as it was thought
everything necessary and possible had been invented.
I do some public speaking as well as writing about
inventing and would love to know if it is true. Any
resources I can locate to confirm this and get more
details?