INNOVATION FAIR IN ZAGREB CLOSES

ZAGREB, Oct 13 (Hina) - The 25th central national exhibition of innovations and new products, the Fifth Croatian Invention Pavilion "Inova 96", closed on Sunday at the Zagreb Fair. The exhibit lasted five days and the works of 250 innovators included 210 innovations of 15 school kids. The exhibition showcased the works of innovators from the United States, Sweden, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Slovenia, as well as from Croatia. "Inova 96" was organized by the Croatian Association of Inventors and was held under the auspices of the Croatian Education and Sports Ministry. The exhibition also featured the activity of the State Patents Bureau and an expert assembly on a new future patent law and the importance of protecting industrial property. The most successful authors and innovations were awarded, while a commission of experts selected four school kids and two adults' innovations which will present Croatian innovators at world innovation exhibitions. (hina) ha 131945 MET oct 96