National Inventor Club

Starting Soon

Aug 27, 2026

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1 min read

Tonight: Watch 12 Inventor Pitches Live

See real products, working prototypes, and the inventors behind them live at 7 PM ET.

Inventor Smart

Product Demonstrations

Meet the 11 Inventors Pitching Live Tomorrow Night

Aug 26, 2026

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2 min read

Meet the 11 Inventors Pitching Live Tomorrow Night

Watch original products, prototypes, and new ideas take the stage during the 2026 Inventor Showcase.

Inventor Smart

Inventor Smart HQ

Aug 11, 2026

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6 min read

Inventor Smart HQ #69: Get Your Invention Ready for the Spotlight

Apply to pitch at the 2026 Inventor Showcase, join us live, and learn how to present your invention with greater clarity and confidence.

Inventor Smart

Product Demonstrations

Pitch Your Invention Live at the 2026 Inventor Showcase

Aug 6, 2026

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2 min read

Pitch Your Invention Live at the 2026 Inventor Showcase

Put your invention in front of a national audience during a live virtual showcase hosted by the National Inventor Club.

National Inventor Club, +1

Inventor Education

Jul 22, 2026

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3 min read

Tonight: Your Pitch Is Everything

Learn what makes a pitch land, what causes people to tune out, and how to present your invention with confidence.

Inventor Smart

Patents

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Jul 20, 2026

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17 min read

Inventor Smart Monthly: July 2026

Pitch stronger, protect your ideas, and discover new opportunities to move your invention forward.

Inventor Smart

Inventor Education

+13

Tonight: Before You Say Yes to Investors

Jun 24, 2026

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4 min read

Tonight: Before You Say Yes to Investors

Join Brian Fried and attorney Alon Y. Kapen live at 7 PM EDT for a free National Inventor Club meeting on funding, equity, deal structure, and what inventors should know before bringing in investors.

National Inventor Club, +1

Inventor Education

+13

Inventor Smart HQ #68: Before You Say Yes to Investors

Jun 22, 2026

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6 min read

Inventor Smart HQ #68: Before You Say Yes to Investors

Funding can help move an invention forward, but only if you understand the deal, the risks, and what you are really giving up.

Inventor Smart

Innovation Strategy

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Licensing vs. Manufacturing: What’s Best for Your Invention?

May 28, 2026

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2 min read

Licensing vs. Manufacturing: What’s Best for Your Invention?

Join Brian Fried LIVE tonight at 7 PM ET as he breaks down one of the biggest decisions inventors face when bringing a product to market.

National Inventor Club, +1

Inventor Education

+25

Apr 20, 2026

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3 min read

HQ #64: Your Next Step Starts Here

Clarity comes from action. Get guidance, take your next step, and keep your invention moving forward.

Inventor Smart

Inventor Coach Podcast

+29

April Edition: Smarter Patents, Global Protection & Real Inventor Stories

Apr 15, 2026

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31 min read

April Edition: Smarter Patents, Global Protection & Real Inventor Stories

What to know before you file, how to protect your idea worldwide, and lessons from inventors doing it for real.

Inventor Smart

Inventor Education

+15

Tonight at 6PM ET: Inside the USPTO with Director John Squires

Apr 9, 2026

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5 min read

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.

National Inventor Club, +1

Inventor Smart HQ

Mar 23, 2026

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6 min read

HQ Weekly #61 — Take the Next Step

This is where momentum turns into real-world experience.

Inventor Smart

Inventor Education

Tonight at 7PM ET: International Patents (Live w/ WIPO)

Mar 19, 2026

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5 min read

Tonight at 7PM ET: International Patents (Live w/ WIPO)

How to protect your invention globally — and avoid costly mistakes.

National Inventor Club, +1

Community Event

March Forward: Your Next Move Starts Now

Mar 2, 2026

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5 min read

March Forward: Your Next Move Starts Now

Momentum, commitment, and a final opportunity to experience Inventor Day 2026 at the USPTO.

Inventor Smart

Starting Soon

Live Tonight: Trademark Essentials with the USPTO

Feb 18, 2026

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4 min read

Live Tonight: Trademark Essentials with the USPTO

Protect your brand the smart way — clear guidance from inside the system.

Brian Fried, +2

inventor strategy

+11

Inside the System: From Patent Strategy to Inventor Day 2026

Feb 16, 2026

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31 min read

Inside the System: From Patent Strategy to Inventor Day 2026

USPTO access, trademark clarity, market validation, and real next steps to move your invention forward.

Inventor Smart

Inventors Meetup

+10

Feb 2, 2026

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7 min read

When Ideas Leave the Screen

From clarity to connection — inside Inventor Day and what’s ahead this February

Inventor Smart

Starting Soon

Tonight: KICKSTART 2026 — Your Inventor Reset Starts Here

Jan 27, 2026

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5 min read

Tonight: KICKSTART 2026 — Your Inventor Reset Starts Here

Free live event with Brian Fried + David Meltzer to help you refocus, execute, and move forward with clarity

Brian Fried, +2

Inventor Smart HQ

Jan 26, 2026

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5 min read

Your 2026 Start Button

Clarity, mindset, and a live reset for inventors — happening tomorrow night.

Inventor Smart

Inventor Coach Podcast

+11

Jan 15, 2026

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28 min read

Don’t Let a Good Idea Sit Still

Real steps, expert guidance, and live events to help you move your invention forward in 2026

Inventor Smart

Weekly Update

Dec 29, 2025

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6 min read

End of Year Check-In for Inventors

A steady look at what matters most as the year winds down — and what to carry forward.

National Inventor Club, +1

Starting Soon

🎄 Holiday Invention Fair — We’re Live Tonight at 7 PM ET

Dec 9, 2025

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7 min read

🎄 Holiday Invention Fair — We’re Live Tonight at 7 PM ET

Watch inventors pitch real products, shop live holiday deals, and support the next wave of innovation — free to attend.

National Inventor Club, +1

Inventor Coach Podcast

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Inventor Smart HQ #47 — Holiday Invention Fair, New Inventors & This Week’s Highlights

Nov 24, 2025

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19 min read

Inventor Smart HQ #47 — Holiday Invention Fair, New Inventors & This Week’s Highlights

Your weekly roundup: Dec 9 Holiday Invention Fair, new members, Spotlights, tips, tools, and what’s happening across the inventor community.

Inventor Smart

Inventor Coach Podcast

+20

Inventor Smart Monthly – November Edition

Nov 18, 2025

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26 min read

Inventor Smart Monthly – November Edition

Smart Strategies, New Insights, and Join Us Live Tonight at 7 PM ET

Brian Fried, +1