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What Every Inventor Needs to Know About AI

Apr 8, 2026

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6 min read

What Every Inventor Needs to Know About AI

You Used AI to Come Up With It. Is the Invention Still Yours?

Brian Fried
Brian Fried

Intellectual Property

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What It Really Costs to Bring an Invention to Life

Mar 5, 2026

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10 min read

What It Really Costs to Bring an Invention to Life

A clear, strategic breakdown of the investment required to license or manufacture your invention

Brian Fried
Brian Fried

prototype development

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Dec 31, 2025

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4 min read

How Can I Help You With Your Invention in 2026?

A new year, a clear mission, and an open invitation

Invention Playbook

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Nov 4, 2025

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25 min read

Licensing Deals 101: Terms, Royalties, and Red Flags

What to know before you sign anything — from an inventor who’s been on both sides of the table.

Intellectual Property

+8

Aug 7, 2025

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25 min read

Should You License Your Invention or Launch It Yourself?

How to make the right call — and what it really takes — to get your invention out into the world.

Prototype to Product

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Jul 17, 2025

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23 min read

What to Do When Someone Is Interested in Your Invention

Not all interest looks the same. Learn how to stay protected, present your invention clearly, and move forward with the right next step, no matter who’s reaching out.

Early Negotiations

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Brian Fried
Brian Fried

Jul 2, 2025

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11 min read

The Patent Myth That’s Costing Inventors Thousands

Why “Get a Patent First” Is Backwards — and What Smart Inventors Do Instead

Invention Tips

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Brian Fried
Brian Fried

Jun 24, 2025

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17 min read

How to Pitch Your Invention with Confidence (and Get People to Say Yes)

Master the art of the pitch and turn your invention into a real opportunity with this clear, step-by-step approach.

Pitching Tips

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Brian Fried
Brian Fried

Jun 10, 2025

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11 min read

How to Protect Your Invention Idea and Move Forward with Confidence

A step-by-step guide on securing your invention, knowing when to move forward, and making smart business decisions.

Invention Coaching

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Brian Fried
Brian Fried

May 27, 2025

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6 min read

The 3 Mistakes First-Time Inventors Make When Prototyping — And How to Avoid Them

Avoid costly prototyping mistakes with practical advice and insider tips from years of coaching inventors.

Invention Coaching

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Brian Fried
Brian Fried

May 20, 2025

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3 min read

What One Rejection Taught Me: Turning Setbacks Into Breakthroughs

How a tough no became the turning point that shaped my invention journey.

Invention Tips

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Brian Fried
Brian Fried

May 12, 2025

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16 min read

Why Every Inventor Needs a Prototype (and How to Build One That Works)

Turn your idea into a working prototype — and take the next big step in your invention journey.

Invention Tips

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Brian Fried
Brian Fried

Apr 28, 2025

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6 min read

The 5-Minute Market Test: Validate Your Invention Idea Fast (Without Spending a Dime)

A simple system to test market demand for your invention idea — before you waste time or money.

Market Validation

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Brian Fried
Brian Fried

Apr 14, 2025

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7 min read

Are You Sitting on a Million-Dollar Idea?

How to Evaluate If Your Invention Has Real Market Potential

Inventor Mindset

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Brian Fried
Brian Fried
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