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Tonight at 6PM ET: Inside the USPTO with Director John Squires
What every inventor needs to know about patents, protection, and what’s changing right now.

Hello 👋
Before your evening fills up, I wanted to personally invite you.
Tonight at 6:00 PM ET, we’re hosting a special National Inventor Club session featuring an exclusive conversation with John Squires, Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
This is not theory.
This is not secondhand advice.
This is:
Real insight from the person leading the Patent Office
Real resources available to you right now
Real perspective on where inventing is heading next
📅 EVENT DETAILS
Inside the USPTO: A Conversation with Director John Squires
National Inventor Club
Thursday, April 9
6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT
👉 Watch Live:
StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/watch/jZ4nFnSgMjKC
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7447732057792798720/
Inventor Smart App: https://app.inventorsmart.com/live
💡 WHAT WE’RE COVERING TONIGHT
What the USPTO actually does and why it matters to you
Why inventor rights are written into the Constitution
Free tools and programs you can start using immediately
What the data is showing about inventors in 2026
How AI is changing the way ideas are searched and protected
Guidance for every stage from idea to patent
If you’ve ever felt unsure about the process, this will give you clarity.
💬 A Quick Note from Brian
When I first started, one of the biggest challenges wasn’t just the idea.
It was not knowing where to go, who to trust, or what step to take next.
And I see that same thing with inventors every day.
The truth is, you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.
The right information, the right resources, and the right people around you can completely change your path.
That’s what tonight is about.
Getting closer to the source
Understanding how things really work
Making smarter decisions moving forward
🤝 COMING UP IN APRIL
Community Hangout
📅 Monday, April 13 at 7 PM ET
A casual meetup to connect with other inventors and share what you’re working on
👉 https://meet.google.com/hva-oait-nem
👉 Event details
Ask the Inventor Coach: Live Q&A with Brian Fried
📅 Wednesday, April 29 at 7 PM ET
Premium Insider exclusive with direct access to ask your questions live
👉 Event details
We’ll see many of you tonight at 6 PM ET.
—
Team Inventor Smart
In partnership with the National Inventor Club
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Get to know Brian Fried, the Inventor Coach. With 15 patents and a successful licensing history, he has dedicated 18 years to coaching inventors. Explore his ventures like the Got Invention Show, National Inventor Club, and Inventor Smart Community app. Schedule a call with Brian at brianfried.com.



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