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.

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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

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💡 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
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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
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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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