Product Development

Relevant to the licensing insights, prototyping stories, and tips shared in the issue.

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.

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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.

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Inventor Education

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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.

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Inventor Smart HQ

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Jun 3, 2026

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4 min read

Inventor Smart HQ #67: June Is for Building

A new month, a fresh season, and two live events to help you connect, ask better questions, and move your invention forward.

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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

Starting Soon

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Tonight: Ask the Inventor Coach LIVE at 7 PM ET

May 26, 2026

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1 min read

Tonight: Ask the Inventor Coach LIVE at 7 PM ET

Get real answers. Get unstuck. Move your idea forward.

Brian Fried, +1

Inventor Education

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May 19, 2026

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14 min read

Inventor Smart Monthly — May 2026

Validation-first thinking, live coaching, and real inventor insights to help you move forward with confidence

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Weekly Update

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HQ 66: Welcome to May. Take the Next Step.

May 4, 2026

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4 min read

HQ 66: Welcome to May. Take the Next Step.

Start simple, get real feedback, and connect with other inventors this week.

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Starting Soon

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Ask The Inventor Coach, Brian Fried, Your Question Live Tonight

Apr 29, 2026

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2 min read

Ask The Inventor Coach, Brian Fried, Your Question Live Tonight

Join the 7 PM Q&A and get real feedback on your invention

Brian Fried, +1

Innovation Strategy

HQ 65: Get Real Feedback. Move Your Idea Forward.

Apr 27, 2026

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3 min read

HQ 65: Get Real Feedback. Move Your Idea Forward.

Join us live this Wednesday and take the next step with guidance from the Inventor Coach.

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Inventor Coach Podcast

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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.

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inventor strategy

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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.

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Inventors Meetup

Licensing Smarter: Key Deal Terms, Inventor Insights & December Community Updates

Dec 15, 2025

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28 min read

Licensing Smarter: Key Deal Terms, Inventor Insights & December Community Updates

What every inventor needs to know about licensing deals, plus live events, podcasts, and community highlights

Brian Fried, +1

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

Inventor Coach Podcast

+23

Inventor Smart HQ #45 — November Momentum: Big Wins, New Connections & Real Inventor Insights

Nov 3, 2025

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21 min read

Inventor Smart HQ #45 — November Momentum: Big Wins, New Connections & Real Inventor Insights

A fresh month of invention kicks off — watch our top replay, meet new members, and get inspired to take your ideas further.

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inventor strategy

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What Happens After You Have the Idea: Licensing, Building, Scaling & Exit

Oct 29, 2025

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5 min read

What Happens After You Have the Idea: Licensing, Building, Scaling & Exit

Join Brian Fried and special guest Steve Greenspon — inventor, entrepreneur, and former CEO of Honey-Can-Do — as they share real lessons on turning ideas into successful businesses and exits.

National Inventor Club, +1

inventor strategy

+26

Inventor Smart HQ #43 — Progress, Prototypes & Real-Time Q&A with Brian Fried

Oct 20, 2025

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20 min read

Inventor Smart HQ #43 — Progress, Prototypes & Real-Time Q&A with Brian Fried

Your weekly roundup of events, tools, and inventor insights — featuring Dan Schlossberg’s PatioPoncho launch, this week’s Inventor Tip, and the latest AI tool every creator should know.

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Inventors Meetup

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Tonight: National Inventor Club with USPTO – Live at 8 PM ET

Aug 28, 2025

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4 min read

Tonight: National Inventor Club with USPTO – Live at 8 PM ET

Join our special livestream with the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) representatives + After Meeting Networking Event on Zoom.

National Inventor Club, +1

Manufacturing

+16

Aug 15, 2025

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25 min read

August 2025 – Inventor Smart Community Newsletter

Tips, events, and inspiration for inventors — plus insights from experts, innovators, and the invention world.

Brian Fried, +1

Inventor Smart HQ

This Week in HQ: Inventor Spotlight, SBA Livestream + Typewriter Day!

Jul 28, 2025

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19 min read

This Week in HQ: Inventor Spotlight, SBA Livestream + Typewriter Day!

Your inventor update for the week of July 28 — new events, expert insights, and some real-time momentum.

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Inventor Spotlight

Apr 15, 2025

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21 min read

April 2025 • Your Monthly Invention Edge from Inventor Smart

Exclusive Updates, Inventor Spotlights, and Insights to Fuel Your Innovation Journey

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