National Inventor Club

Most inventors say they need funding—but many aren't sure what they're actually asking for, what investors expect, or what they're agreeing to when they accept an investment. National Inventor Club features Alon Y. Kapen, Partner at Farrell Fritz and one of Long Island's leading attorneys for entrepreneurs, startups, and emerging growth companies. With years of experience helping founders raise ca...

National Inventor Club Founder Brian Fried went LIVE for a powerful discussion on one of the biggest decisions inventors face: Should you license your invention or manufacture it yourself? If you had an invention idea and were trying to figure out the smartest next step, this session was for you. Brian drew on his extensive experience in both licensing and manufacturing, with products featured on...

Brian Fried, Founder of the National Inventor Club, sits down exclusively with John A. Squires, the 60th Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office and Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property, for one of the most powerful conversations in the inventor community this year. Director Squires shares his extraordinary journey from IBM and Goldman Sachs, where he served as t...

Here's something most inventors didn't realize until it was too late: your invention could be manufactured, sold, or knocked off anywhere in the world - and your U.S. patent didn't protect you outside U.S. borders. That's where WIPO and the PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) came in. Matthias Reischle-Park, Deputy Director and Head of PCT Legal and User Support at the World Intellectual Property Orga...

Ever stared at a patent and thought… “What am I even reading?” Join me and Raymond Van Dyke, Intellectual Property Attorney, as we walk you through every part of a patent in plain English — piece by piece. What You'll Learn: • Utility patents vs design patents — what's the difference and which do you need? • How to decode your claims — the most critical part of your patent • What all those referen...

You’ve got a brilliant invention, innovative service, or startup idea—but have you thought about protecting your brand name, logo, product design, or slogan? That’s where trademarks come in—and most people don’t realize how powerful they are until it’s too late. In this episode, host Brian Fried sits down with Jason Lott, Managing Attorney for Trademarks at the United States Patent and Trademark O...

Invention expert and host Brian Fried hosted an inspiring National Inventor Club livestream featuring renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and Chairman of the Napoleon Hill Institute, David Meltzer. This session was created for inventors who were just about to start their journey, as well as those who had already started and found themselves stuck along the way. The discussion served as a pow...

National Inventor Club – Fireside Chat with Steve Greenspon The National Inventor Club sits down with entrepreneur and inventor Steve Greenspon, former CEO of Honey-Can-Do International. Steve built a consumer goods company from the ground up, scaling it to over $110 million before successfully exiting. With 35 patents and decades of experience in product development, licensing, manufacturing, and...

The National Inventor Club hosted an exclusive Amazon Fireside Chat featuring two Amazon insiders who shared insider strategies on how inventors, entrepreneurs, and brand builders can succeed on the world’s largest marketplace. Whether you’re still sketching ideas, holding onto a prototype, ready to launch but unsure where to start, or already selling and looking to scale—this highly requested ses...

In this National Inventor Club livestream, we welcomed leaders from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) to share valuable insights that go far beyond filing patents and trademarks. Many inventors don’t realize that the USPTO offers training programs, educational resources, and community outreach initiatives designed to help innovators succeed. During this session, attendees got an insid...

The National Inventor Club welcomed Paul Fitzpatrick, Associate Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Entrepreneurial Development, for an exclusive livestream packed with resources and strategies to help inventors and entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Paul shared how the SBA supports innovation, from funding options and loans to grants, mentorship, and step-by-step...

In this National Inventor Club livestream, we welcomed A.J. Flick, Senior Editor of Gourmet News and Kitchenware News & Housewares Review, who shared insider knowledge on how inventors can get their products noticed by editors and featured in major publications. A.J. drew from her extensive experience covering the specialty food and kitchenware industries, revealing exactly what makes a produc...

In this National Inventor Club session, we were joined by a seasoned CPA expert who shared financial strategies that can save inventors and entrepreneurs thousands while pursuing their creative ventures. From tax write-offs to business structures, this information-packed session broke down how to maximize your resources and protect your bottom line as you build your invention or startup. 💡 Highli...

Your business name, logo, slogan, or product design could be worth protecting—and trademarks are the key to safeguarding them. In this National Inventor Club session, we were joined by Christina Calloway, Attorney for Trademarks Customer Outreach at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), for an essential Trademark Boot Camp. Christina shared expert guidance on how inventors, entrep...

In this National Inventor Club session, Brian Fried spoke with retail veteran Michael (Mike) Stancill, Business Development Manager at Central Garden & Pet and former buyer for PetSmart and Sprouts Farmers Market. With over 30 years of retail experience, Mike gave inventors an inside look at how product pitches are evaluated and what it takes to get on store shelves. 💡 Highlights & Key Ta...

The National Inventor Club recently hosted an incredible free livestream with Dominick Miserandino, CEO of Retailwire.com and a five-time internet CEO known for leading and transforming over 100 e-commerce and digital businesses. Dominick shared his insider expertise on the retail industry, covering both brick-and-mortar and e-commerce, and offered practical guidance for inventors and entrepreneur...

Join Invention Expert and Host Brian Fried for an inspiring episode with renowned entrepreneur, investor, and speaker David Meltzer on National Inventor Club! Prepare to be captivated as David, a New York Times best-selling author, shares his hard-won wisdom on persistence, overcoming ego, and making those critical decisions about your invention. With a massive following and a wealth of experience...

Join the National Inventor Club Inventor as Peter Mehravari shared his expertise on gaining a competitive edge through intellectual property. He covered key topics such as monetizing and protecting patents and trademarks, using the USPTO's IP assessment tool, and safeguarding IP internationally. With his extensive experience at the USPTO, including roles as an IP policy advisor and patent examiner...

The National Inventor Club Inventor Showcase a special event where our talented inventors displayed their innovative products and prototypes. This exciting showcase featured live pitches, community voting, and awards for the most exceptional inventions. Witness the inventive minds present their creativity and groundbreaking ideas, pitch their invention, explain their inspiration, demonstrate their...

National Inventor Club- Free Live Streaming Event replay from March 21st, 2024 @ 8pm ET Watch the full video version on YouTube CLICK HERE **We’re thrilled to welcome Harrison Bert from the revolutionary crowdfunding platform StartEngine. With Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary as their Strategic Advisor, StartEngine is changing how inventors, entrepreneurs, and startups raise capital. Harrison will share...

National Inventor Club- Free Live Streaming Event replay from February 21st, 2024 @ 8pm ET Watch the full video version on YouTube CLICK HERE **Prepare for an extraordinary National Inventor Club livestream featuring Terrell Jones, the visionary mind behind Travelocity.com and founding Chairman of Kayak.com. Our main guest speaker, Terry Jones, best known for his pioneering work, will share insigh...

Common challenge for inventors – patent infringement on platforms like Amazon. Joining us is Bill McKenna, an experienced Patent and Trademark Litigator, sharing insights on the innovative solution: the Amazon Patent Evaluation Express (APEX) program. Bill McKenna, an experienced Patent and Trademark Litigator with nearly two decades of expertise in patents, copyrights, trademarks, and related mat...

National Inventor Club Founder Brian Fried Hosts Under Secretary for Intellectual Property and Director of the US Patent Trademark Office. Discover the rich history and intriguing facts about the USPTO, get the latest scoop on what’s happening now, explore invaluable inventor resources, and learn how to navigate the USPTO.gov website effectively. Watch full episode video interview on YouTube HERE...

National Inventor Club- Free Live Streaming Event replay from July 26th @ 8pm ET Watch the full video version on YouTube CLICK HERE **Are you looking to launch your product or invention? If so, trade shows can be a great way to get your product in front of buyers and retailers, or even find a manufacturer to license your invention and earn royalties. For our July NIC meeting we will be hosting the...

Pitching yourself, your invention, startup, business ideas is imperative to moving forward and closing the deal. We can come up with the idea, but we also need to sell it to potential licensees, partners and investors. National Inventor Club presents author of "Sticking To My Story," Donna Griffit , a gifted corporate storyteller and pitch alchemist for over 2 decades and over 30 countries, will h...