Inside the USPTO: A Special Conversation with Director John Squires with Host Brian Fried

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 their first Chief IP Counsel, to surviving the attacks of September 11th and using patents to combat terrorism financing. Now leading America's Innovation Agency with nearly 15,000 employees and a nearly $5 billion budget, Director Squires has a clear message for every inventor:"You're not doing it alone. We've got your back."In this conversation you will discover:✅ What the USPTO actually does and why it matters to YOU✅ Why inventor rights are the only right written directly into the Constitution✅ Free tools and resources available right now at USPTO.gov✅ The rise of independent inventors and what is changing in 2026✅ New AI tools helping inventors search and protect their ideas✅ How patents attract capital, investment and talent✅ Words of wisdom and inspiration straight from the topWhether you are just starting out with an idea or deep in the patent process, this conversation will give you clarity, confidence and inspiration.Stay the course. Protect what you dream. Keep dreaming.Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/DMwPgBqv890-----------------------Become a member today @ https://nationalinventorclub.com.Unlock Your Invention's Potential with Inventor Smart! Inventor Smart Community - The Ultimate APP for Inventors to connect, collaborate, network, and drive invention ideas forward! Join social networking, participate in group chats, events, visit the library, and find the support you need! Download the Inventor Smart Community app on Google Play or Apple App Store or here http://inventorsmart.app Join us today!Have a great invention idea?Do you want to know if your idea will make you money?If you're just getting started, need help with product development, engineering, prototyping, finding a product licensing agent, or with bringing your invention idea to reality manufacturing, schedule a call with Brian Fried, The Inventor Coach @ https://brianfried.com