HQ Weekly #61

Hello,

Last week we talked about momentum.

Not perfect timing.
Not perfect plans.

Just movement.

This week is where that movement turns into something real.

Because there comes a point in every invention journey where you stop thinking about it…
and you step into it.

And for many inventors in our community —
that moment is happening this week.

📍 Happening This Week: Inventor Day 2026

National Inventor Club at the USPTO

March 25–26, 2026 — Alexandria, VA

We’re excited.

A great group of inventors from the community are heading to the United States Patent & Trademark Office this week — and this is your final chance to join them.

This isn’t just another event.

It’s an experience that can shift how you see your idea — and what’s possible with it.

What you’ll step into:

• Tour the USPTO headquarters
• Learn directly from patent professionals
• Connect with inventors from across the country
• See how the system actually works — from the inside

For many inventors, this is where things click.

Where the process becomes real.

Where you realize —
“I can actually do this.”

⚡ Final Call to Join Us

RSVP ASAP — spots are limited

👉 https://inventorday.com

Bonus:
There’s also a Networking Mixer on March 25 (evening) for those arriving early — one of the best opportunities to connect before the main event.

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🎥 Missed Last Week’s Event? Watch the Replay

International Patents: What Every Inventor Needs to Know

If you’re thinking bigger — even beyond the U.S. — this is a must-watch.

👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2R9KV-s2tSQ

Here’s the reality many inventors don’t realize until it’s too late:

A U.S. patent doesn’t protect you globally.

That’s where WIPO and the PCT come in.

In this session, Matthias Reischle-Park (WIPO) joined Brian Fried and broke down:

✅ How global protection actually works
✅ The real costs (no surprises)
✅ When to file — and when not to
✅ How to protect yourself internationally
✅ Common mistakes inventors make

This is the kind of information that can save you time, money, and major setbacks.

📅 Coming Up: Ask the Inventor Coach (Premium)

Live Q&A with Brian Fried

Tuesday, March 31
🕗 8:00 PM EST
📍 Live on Zoom (Premium Insider Exclusive)

Got questions about your invention?

This is your chance to get real-time answers directly from Brian — whether you’re:

• Working on a pitch
• Thinking about licensing
• Building a prototype
• Or figuring out your next step

Small group. Real feedback. No fluff.

👉 Join (Premium only)

Not a Premium Insider yet? Join to unlock access.

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Why This Week Matters

A lot of inventors stay stuck in one phase:

Thinking.
Researching.
Planning.

And those are important.

But at some point — you have to step into the process.

As Brian often shares, inventing isn’t just about ideas.

It’s about:

• Taking action
• Learning as you go
• Surrounding yourself with the right people

Because when you do that, something happens:

Clarity improves.
Confidence grows.
Opportunities show up.

And most importantly —
you start to see your idea as something real.

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📅 This Month At A Glance

Stay engaged. Stay moving.

March 25–26
Inventor Day 2026 — USPTO
(All day)

March 31
Ask the Inventor Coach — Live Q&A with Brian Fried
🕗 8:00–9:00 PM EST

👉 View full details & RSVP inside the app:
https://app.inventorsmart.com/events

One Thought to Carry This Week

There’s always another step you can take.

Not later.
Not when everything is ready.

Now.

Maybe it’s joining us at the USPTO.
Maybe it’s watching the replay.
Maybe it’s asking your first question.

But whatever it is —

Take the step.

— Team Inventor Smart

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Thank you for helping us help inventors.

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Meet Brian Fried — The Inventor Coach

With 15 patents and 18+ years guiding inventors through licensing and manufacturing, Brian helps inventors make confident, informed decisions at every stage.

Schedule a call with Brian at brianfried.com.