Recent Meetings


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Meeting information on this page dates back to January 2005. Our Newsletters page covers meetings from January 1999 to December 2004. Learn more about even earlier meetings and how INCA was founded by reviewing our Early History of the Inventors Network of the Capital article written by INCA past president Maurice Daniel. The article contains information dating back to November 1983.

See photos of our past meetings on our Photo Gallery page.

 

Past Meeting Descriptions

Inventors Network of the Capital Area March Meetup

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 15 March 2010 5:00 PM

This meeting will feature patent attorney and IPWatchdog.com founder Gene Quinn. Mr. Quinn will be speaking on patenting basics and patent reform. He will also be talking about his brand new creation, the IPWatchdog Social Network, “A Social Netwo…Read More


Licensing Executives Society & Inventors Network of the Capital Area World IPday

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 26 April 2010 8:00 AM

April 26, 2010 – Morning and Afternoon
The Licensing Executives Society (LES) DC chapter, US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Inventors Network of the Capital Area (INCA) are planning a joint meeting/class on intellectual property…Read More


Inventors Network of the Capital Area Monthly Meeting

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 24 May 2010 5:30 PM

Our May 2010 meeting is 5:30 pm on Monday, the 24th (fourth Monday of the month) at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043-2099. Note, this is the planned meeting location for this month’s meeting, but there…Read More


Inventors Network of the Capital Area Monthly Meeting

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 21 June 2010 5:30 PM

Our June 2010 meeting is 5:30 pm on Monday, June 21, 2010 at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043-2099. Note, that the meeting is on the third Monday of the month. Our guest speakers are Anne Kelly and Don…Read More


Inventors Network of the Capital Area Monthly Meeting

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 19 July 2010 5:30 PM

Our July 2010 meeting is 5:30 pm on Monday, July 19, 2010 at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043-2099. Note, that the meeting is on the third Monday of the month. The speaker for this meeting will be pate…Read More


Inventors Network of the Capital Area Monthly Meeting

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 23 August 2010 5:30 PM

Our August 2010 meeting is 5:30 pm on Monday, August 23, 2010 at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043-2099. Note, that the meeting is on the fourth Monday of the month. Patent attorney Steve Ngo of Arlingt…Read More


Inventors Network of the Capital Area Meeting Featuring Award Winning Inventor

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 20 September 2010 5:30 PM

Our September 20 meeting is 5:30 pm on Monday, September 20, 2010 at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043-2099. John Melius, inventor of the award winning Morfin swim fins, will be our speaker. John’s webs…Read More


Monthly INCA Meeting – Serial Inventor Mike Bucci Speaks on Inventing Adventures

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 18 October 2010 5:30 PM

INCA Meetup Group,

Mike Bucci, inventor of several painting accessories and a manual hose pump, will be the October 18, 2010 INCA meeting speaker. See his products at www.painterspyramid.com, www.craft-n-spin.com, www.finishingturntable.com…Read More


Monday November 15, 2010 Inventors Meeting

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 15 November 2010 5:30 PM

INCA,

Next Monday November 15, 2010 is this month’s INCA meeting at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library in Falls Church, VA, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043-2099. The meeting will start at 5:30 pm with networking followed by annou…Read More


INCA Annual Holiday Party at Jerry Porter’s House in Maryland

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 10 December 2010 6:00 PM

INCA,

Our December 2010 meeting and holiday party is 6:00 pm on FRIDAY, December 10, 2010 at the home of Barbara & Jerry Porter, 2818 Jutland Road, Kensington, MD 20895. If you get lost call Jerry or Barbara for directions at 301-962-84…Read More


CCBC MIT Fabrication Lab Grand Opening

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 13 January 2011 1:00 PM

The Community College of Baltimore County Catonsville in Catonsville, Maryland will be opening an MIT Fab Lab (fabrication lab) in 2011. The first open house will be Thursday January 13, 2011 from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. This open house is open to all…Read More


Jan. 24 Inventors Network of the Capital Area Meeting – Washington Post Reporter

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 24 January 2011 5:30 PM

Our January 2011 meeting is 5:30 pm on Monday, January 24, 2011 at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043-2099. Note, that the meeting is on the fourth Monday of the month. This month’s speaker is Rob Pegora…Read More


CCBC MIT Fab Lab Safety & Introduction Classes February 7, 2011

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 7 February 2011 8:00 AM

INCA Meetup Group, The CCBC MIT Fab Lab is scheduling its first training classes on Monday February 7, 2011. Right now three classes are planned for this date. The first class is 8:00 am to 11:15 am. The second class is 12:00 pm to 3:15 pm. The th…Read More


CCBC MIT Fab Lab “Intro to Fab Lab” Classes – one at 12pm the other at 4pm

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 21 February 2011 12:00 PM

February 21, 2011 – “Introduction to Fab Lab” Classes at CCBC Catonsville, Maryland

CCBC Catonsville will be hosting two more “Introduction to Fab Lab” classes on Monday February 21, 2011. Each class is three hours and fifteen minutes long….Read More


Monthly INCA Meeting in Falls Church, VA

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 28 February 2011 5:30 PM

February 28, 2011 – Evening – Monthly INCA Meeting
Our February 2011 meeting is 5:30 pm on Monday, February 28, 2011 at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043-2099. Note, that the m…Read More


Fab Lab Introduction Classes Monday March 7 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 7 March 2011 12:00 PM

What is the cost?

The cost is $99.00 for Maryland Baltimore County residents and $104 for Maryland non-Baltimore County residents. The cost is approximately $149.00 for out of state students.

How do I register?

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Fab Lab Introduction Classes Monday March 21, 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 21 March 2011 12:00 PM

What is the cost?

The cost is $99.00 for Maryland Baltimore County residents and $104 for Maryland non-Baltimore County residents. The cost is approximately $149.00 for out of state students.

How do I register?

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Monthly INCA Meeting

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 21 March 2011 5:30 PM

Our March 2011 meeting is 5:30 pm on Monday, March 21, 2011 at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043-2099. Note, that the meeting is on the third Monday of the month.

  O…Read More


April 4, 2011 Introduction to Fab Lab Classes at 12pm and 4pm

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 4 April 2011 12:00 PM

The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) Catonsville will be offering two more “Introduction to Fab Lab” classes. The next classes will be on Monday April 4, 2011. This class is three hours and fifteen minutes long.  One class on this day…Read More


Monthly Inventors Network of the Capital Area Meeting

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 18 April 2011 5:30 PM

Our April 2011 meeting is 5:30 pm on Monday, April 18, 2011 at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043-2099.

This meeting will be an “inventors roundtable discussion.” Don Kelly, …Read More


Inventors Network of the Capital Area Monthly Meeting

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 16 May 2011 5:30 PM

Our May 2011 meeting is 5:30 pm on Monday, May 16, 2011 at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043-2099. Note, that the meeting is on the third Monday of the month. INCA vice president Maurice Daniel will be …Read More


CCBC MIT Fab Lab Introduction Classes 12 PM & 4 PM 06/06/11

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 6 June 2011 12:00 PM

Learn how to make your prototype using design software and computer controlled machines.

The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) Catonsville will be offering two more “Introduction to Fab Lab” classes. The next classes will be on M…Read More


Build Your Own RepRap 3D Printer at the CCBC MIT Fab Lab

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 17 June 2011 5:00 PM

INCA,

Anderson Ta is hosting a RepRap 3D Printer building class at the CCBC MIT Fab Lab in Catonsville, Maryland June 17, 18, and 19. The class will start the evening of Friday June 17 (5 pm to 9 pm) and continue on through the Saturday the…Read More


CCBC MIT Fab Lab Introduction Classes 12 PM & 4 PM 06/20/11

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 20 June 2011 12:00 PM

Learn how to make your prototype using design software and computer controlled machines.

The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) Catonsville will be offering two more “Introduction to Fab Lab” classes. The next classes will be on M…Read More


June 20, 2011 INCA Meeting: 3D Printing & Prototyping Extravaganza!

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 20 June 2011 5:30 PM

Inventors,  

Our Monday June 20, 2011 Inventors Network of the Capital Area meeting will host Robert Gootzit of PCS Engineering. Bob will be presenting about PCS’s host of engineering and prototyping…Read More


Monthly Inventors Network of the Capital Area Meeting

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 18 July 2011 5:30 PM

The July 18, 2011 Inventors Network of the Capital Area meeting is 5:30 pm at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043-2099. Note, that the meeting is on the third Monday of the month. Thi…Read More


3D Printer Build Class July 22-24, 2011 McLean, VA

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 22 July 2011 5:00 PM

INCA,

Anderson Ta is planning another Rep Rap 3D printer build class. This class will be July 22-24, 2011 in McLean, Virginia. See http:/…Read More


Inventors Network of the Capital Area Monthly Meeting

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 15 August 2011 5:30 PM

August 15, 2011 INCA Meeting Overview

The August 15, 2011 Inventors Network of the Capital Area meeting is 5:30 pm at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043-2099. Note, that the meeting is on t…Read More


INCA Monthly Meeting – Panel Discussion on Patent Law Changes

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 19 September 2011 5:30 PM

INCA Meetup Group,

The Monday September 19, 2011 Inventors Network of the Capital Area meeting will include a panel discussion on how the recent patent reform bill may alter patenting strategy and practice for small business and independent…Read More


Oct 17 Inventors Network of the Capital Area Meeting

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 17 October 2011 5:30 PM

The October 17, 2011 Inventors Network of the Capital Area meeting is 5:30 pm at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043-2099. Note, that the meeting is on the third Monday of the month. The meeting starts w…Read More


Nov 21 Inventors Network of the Capital Area Meeting

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 21 November 2011 5:30 PM

The November 21,  2011 Inventors Network of the Capital Area meeting is 5:30 pm at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043-2099. Note, that the meeting is on the third Monday of the month. The meeting start…Read More


December INCA Holidary Party

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 13 December 2011 5:00 PM

The  Inventors Network of the Capital Area holiday party will be Tuesday December 13, 2011 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton, VA 22124. The party will be in the Social Hall of …Read More


INCA Monthly Meeting – Featuring Experienced Inventor & Chemist Lawnie Taylor

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 23 January 2012 5:30 PM

INCA,

Mr. Lawnie H. Taylor is the Monday January 23, 2012 INCA meeting speaker. Lawnie is an experience chemist and inventor. Note that this meeting is on the fourth Monday of the month due to observance of Read More


Inventors Network Monthly Meeting Featuring Emerging Strategies Founder

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 27 February 2012 5:30 PM

William A. Bonk, III and  Read More


Inventors Group Meeting: New Patent Laws – What does it mean for inventors?

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 19 March 2012 5:30 PM

<a>John Calvert</a> is the Monday March 19, 2012 INCA meeting speaker. Mr. Calvert is the Administrator of the <a>Inventors Assistance Program</a> at the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Note that this meeting is …Read More


INCA Monthly Meeting – Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library Falls Church, VA

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 16 April 2012 5:30 PM

The Monday (tonight) April 16,  2012 Inventors Network of the Capital Area meeting is 5:30 pm at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043-2099. Aubrey Scarborough will be this month’s speaker….Read More


Inventors Network of the Capital Area Monthly Meeting

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 21 May 2012 5:30 PM

The May 21,  2012 Inventors Network of the Capital Area meeting is 5:30 pm at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043-2099. This meeting will feature an “Inventors Roundtable Discussion”. T…Read More


Inventors Network Monthly Meeting

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 18 June 2012 5:30 PM

The June 18,  2012 Inventors Network of the Capital Area monthly meeting is 5:30 pm at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043-2099. Local patent attorney Read More


Extra Inventors Group Meeting with UIA Executive Director

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 20 June 2012 7:30 PM

TheJune 20,  2012 Inventors Network of the Capital Area extra meeting is 7:30 pm at the Bertucci’s restaurant 1934 Old Gallows Road  Vienna, VA 22182.. INCA will be hosting Read More


Inventors Network of the Capital Area Monthly Meeting

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 24 July 2012 5:30 PM

The July 24, 2012 Inventors Network of the Capital Area monthly meeting is 5:30 pm at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043-2099.

INCA treasurer and inventor Dana Knowles will be this month’s speaker…Read More


INCA Monthly Meeting – Award Winning Inventor Raoul Drapeau on Creativity

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 27 August 2012 5:30 PM

The August 27, 2012 Inventors Network of the Capital Area monthly meeting is 5:30 pm at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043-2099. Local award winning inventor Read More


INCA Monthly Meeting – Award Winning Inventor Raoul Drapeau on Creativity

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 27 August 2012 5:30 PM

The August 27, 2012 Inventors Network of the Capital Area monthly meeting is 5:30 pm at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043-2099. Local award winning inventor Read More


Telebrands Product Search

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 6 September 2012 6:00 PM

Thursday, September 6, 2012 at 6:30 pm in the Madison Auditorium of the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) in Alexandria, VA Mark Reyland is giving a talk on what makes a good product to sell via television infomercials. Mark will…Read More


INCA Monthly Meeting – Telebrands Product Search

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 17 September 2012 5:30 PM

The September 17, 2012 Inventors Network of the Capital Area monthly meeting is 5:30 pm at the Read More


INCA Monthly Meeting – “Inventing the Future”

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 24 October 2012 5:30 PM

Jack Neigel, President and Chief Innovation Officer of Mistra (www.Mistra.com), will be the October 24, 2012 INCA meeting speaker. His talk will be “Inventing the Future.” His bio can be found here: <...Read More


INCA Monthly Meeting – America Invents Act – How It Changes Patent Laws & Rules

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 26 November 2012 5:30 PM

November’s INCA meeting will be on Monday the 26th at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library in Falls Church, VA. Networking starts at 5:30 pm and speakers are introduced after announcements at 6:30 pm. Patent attorney and licensing ex…Read More


INCA Annual Holiday Party

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 12 December 2012 6:30 PM

December’s INCA Holiday Party will be on Wednesday the 12th at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library in Falls Church, VA. Party set up will start at 5:30 pm and the party will start at 6:30 pm. Feel free to come in later of course.Read More


INCA Monthly Meeting

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 22 January 2013 5:30 PM

January 2013’s INCA meeting will be on Tuesday the 22nd at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library in Falls Church, VA. Networking will start at 5:30 pm and continue until 7:00 pm. More time at the beginning of the meeting will all…Read More


Monthly Inventors Network of the Capital Area Meeting

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 25 February 2013 5:00 PM

February 2013’s INCA meeting will be on Monday the 25th the at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library in Falls Church, VA. The meeting starts at 5:30 pm with networking, followed by the speaker introduction at 7:00 pm. Indu…Read More


Monthly Inventors Network of the Capital Area Meeting

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 15 April 2013 5:30 PM

INCA Meetup Group,

The monthly INCA meeting is next Monday April 15, 2013 at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library in Falls Church, Virginia. Attorney and licensing expert Raymond Van Dyke will be speaking on copyright law. The meeting starts …Read More


INCA Monthly Meeting – Inventors Roundtable

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 20 May 2013 5:30 PM

INCA Meetup Group,

This month’s INCA meeting is tonight Monday May 20, 2013 at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library in Falls Church, Virginia. The meeting begins at 5:30 pm with networking. The Roundtable begins at 6:30 pm.

This month’…Read More


Monthly INCA Meeting

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 17 June 2013 5:30 PM

INCA Meetup Group,

June 2013′s INCA meeting will be on Monday the 17th at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library in Falls Church, VA. Pat Bahn of TGV Rockets will be speaking on modern rocket engines …Read More


INCA Monthly Meeting – Adventures in Being a Patent Attorney: Helping Innovators

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 22 July 2013 5:30 PM

INCA,

July 2013’s INCA meeting will be on next Monday the 22nd at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library in Falls Church, VA. Note that this is the fourth Monday of the month. Patent attorney and licensing executive Raymond Van …Read More


INCA Monthly Meeting – Inventors Roundtable Discussion

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 26 August 2013 5:30 PM

INCA,

This month’s INCA meeting is Monday, August 26, 2013 and will be at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library in Falls Church, Virginia. Networking is 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Pizza will be served during networking. An inventors roundtable dis…Read More


NEW SPEAKER Monday’s Sept 23 INCA Meeting: John Hurley of Allstar Products Group

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 23 September 2013 5:30 PM

INCA,

September 2013′s INCA meeting will be on Monday the 23nd at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library in Falls Church, VA. Networking will start at 5:30 pm. The speaker will be introduced at 6:30 pm after brief announcements. Note that t…Read More


INCA Monthly Meeting – 3D Printing, Digital Design, & Prototyping

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 21 October 2013 5:30 PM

INCA,

October 2013′s INCA meeting will be on Monday the 21st at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library in Falls Church, VA. Note that this is the third Monday of the month. This meetings topic will be 3D printing, computer aided d…Read More


November Inventors Meeting – Marion Smith, Consultant & Executive Coach

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 18 November 2013 5:30 PM

INCA,

Our November 18, 2013 INCA meeting will host consultant and executive coach Marion Smith. Ms. Smith will be speaking on “tools to break regular thought patterns…” and thinking that arrives at “new alternatives and ideas.” Marion’s b…Read More


Inventors Network Monthly Meeting

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 29 January 2014 5:30 PM

INCA,

January 2014′s INCA meeting will be Wednesday the 29th. Win Wenger will  be this month’s speaker. He will be speaking on the invention process. Learn more about Dr. Wenger at www.winwenger.c…Read More


Inventors Network Monthly Meeting

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 26 February 2014 5:30 PM

Dr. Philip Ching will be speaking at this February 2014’s Inventors Network of the Capital Area meeting on Wednesday the 26th. He will be talking about the patent analysis tool he has developed. Philip’s tool can help inventors and scientists ali…Read More


Inventors Network Monthly Meeting

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 26 March 2014 5:30 PM

Inventors Network of the Capital Area,

March 2014′s INCA meeting will be Wednesday the 26th. The meeting is at the Read More


Inventors Network Monthly Meeting

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 21 April 2014 5:30 PM

INCA,

April 2014′s INCA meeting will be Monday the 21st. The meeting is at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library in Falls Church, Virginia. The meeting will begin at …Read More


Inventors Network Monthly Meeting

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 19 May 2014 7:00 PM

INCA,

May 2014’s INCA meeting will be Monday May 19, 2014. The meeting is at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library in Falls Church, Virginia. The …Read More


Inventors Network Monthly Meeting

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 25 June 2014 5:30 PM

INCA,


The Wednesday, June 25, 2014 Inventors Network of the Capital Area meeting is at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library in Falls Church, Virginia. The meeting will begin at 5:30 pm with networking. Networking …Read More


Monthly Inventors Network Meeting

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 28 July 2014 5:30 PM

INCA,

The Monday July 28, 2014 Inventors Network of the Capital Area meeting is at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library in Falls Church, Virginia. The meeting will begin at 5:30 pm with networking. Jill A. Tarzian Sorensen w…Read More


Monthly Inventors Network Meeting

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 25 August 2014 5:30 PM

INCA, 

The Monday August 25, 2014 Inventors Network of the Capital Area meeting is at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library in Falls Church, Virginia. The meeting will begin at 5:30 pm with networking, pizza, snacks and drinks. Announc…Read More


Monthly Inventors Meeting

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 22 September 2014 5:30 PM

INCA,

The Monday September 22, 2014 Inventors Network of the Capital Area meeting is at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library in Falls Church, Virginia. The meeting will begin at 5:30 pm with networking, pizza, snacks and dri…Read More


Monthly Inventors Meeting

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 27 October 2014 5:30 PM

INCA,

The Monday October 27, 2014 Inventors Network of the Capital Area meeting is at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library in Falls Church, Virginia. The meeting will begin at 5:30 pm with networking, pizza, snacks and drinks. Announcemen…Read More


Monthly Inventors Meeting

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 17 November 2014 5:30 PM

INCA, 

This next Monday, November 17, 2014, the Inventors Network of the Capital Area meeting is at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library in Falls Church, Virginia. The meeting will begin at 5:30 pm with networking, pizza, s…Read More


Inventors Network Holiday Party

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 15 December 2014 5:30 PM

INCA,

The December 2014 Inventors Network of the Capital Area holiday party is Monday December 15, 2014 at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library in Falls Church, Virginia

The party starts at 5:30 pm and will go to…Read More


Inventors Network Monthly Meeting

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 26 January 2015 5:30 PM

INCA, 

The January 2015 Inventors Network of the Capital Area meeting is Monday January 26, 2015 at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library in Falls Church, Virginia. The meeting will begin at 5:30 pm with networking, pizza,…Read More


Inventors Network of the Capital Area Monthly Meeting

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 25 February 2015 5:30 PM

INCA,

Philip Ching is the Wednesday February 25, 2015 INCA meeting speaker. He will be speaking on software that facilitates the process of crafting patent claim language.

Summary of Presentation: A client wants to sell…Read More


Inventors Network of the Capital Area Monthly Meeting – Richard C. Levy Speaker

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 25 March 2015 5:30 PM

INCA,

The March 2015 Inventors Network of the Capital Area meeting is Wednesday March 25, 2015 at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library in Falls Church, Virginia. The meeting will begin at 5:30 pm with networking, …Read More


Inventors Network of the Capital Area Monthly Meeting – Gene Quinn of IPWatchdog

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 20 April 2015 5:30 PM

INCA, 

The April 2015 Inventors Network of the Capital Area meeting is Monday April 20, 2015 at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library in Falls Church, Virginia. The meeting will begin at 5:30 pm with networking, pizz…Read More


Monthly INCA Meeting – Glen Kotapish & Ray Van Dyke Speaking

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 18 May 2015 5:30 PM

INCA,

The May 2015 Inventors Network of the Capital Area meeting is Monday May 18, 2015 at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library in Falls Church, Virginia. The meeting will begin at 5:30 pm with networking, pizza, sna…Read More


Inventors Network of the Capital Area Monthly Meeting

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 22 June 2015 5:30 PM

INCA, 

This month’s INCA meeting is this next Monday June 22, 2015 at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library in Falls Church, Virginia. 

The meeting starts at 5:30 pm with networking. The formal meeting starts at 6:30 pm. 

This…Read More


Monthly Inventors Meeting

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 20 July 2015 5:30 PM

INCA,

Monday July 20, 2015: Inventor and entrepreneur Claude Davis will be speaking on his NightStalker Inflatable Life Vest. Claude will be speaking on his experience patenting and commercializing his life vest.

Th…Read More


Piranha Tank – be in the live audience on the Potomac

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 31 July 2015 2:00 PM

The Potomac Piranhas Piranha Tank coming up this Friday. Registration details are here: https://events.r20.const…Read More


Monthly Inventors Meeting

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 17 August 2015 5:30 PM

INCA,

Monday August 17, 2015 inventor Jennifer Nigel will be speaking on the “Sports Training Systems for Hitting Athlete” she co-invented along with her father and INCA member Jack Nigel. Jennifer will be spea…Read More


Monthly Inventors Meeting

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 21 September 2015 5:30 PM

INCA,

Monday September 21, 2015: Andrew Colsky will be speaking on funding an invention. 

Andrew is also teaching a class this October on inventorship at the Annandale campus of the Northern Virginia Community College. He can be …Read More


Provisional Patent Application Workshop

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 1 October 2015 6:30 PM

INCA,

Patent attorney Kevin McNeely of McNeely, Hare & War LLP invites you to a Provisional Patent Application Workshop this Thursday, October 1, 2015 6:30 PM at:

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Inventors Network of the Capital Area Monthly Meeting

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 26 October 2015 5:30 PM

INCA,

Monday October 26, 2015: IP expert Kimberly Bonner will be speaking on Makeosity.com, an interesting company and system that helps kids and adults develop products. Here is an excerpt from the Ma…Read More


INNOVATION LAB

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 5 November 2015 6:45 PM

UPDATE: The Innovation Lab materials that the event speaker, Carla Brown, will be covering are posted on the seminar page of our website. Hope you can join us!

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Monthly Inventors Meeting – Michael Razavi of USPTO Speaking

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 16 November 2015 5:30 PM

INCA,

Michael Razavi of the US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) will be the Monday November 16, 2015 INCA speaker. Mr. Razavi will speak on the USPTO’s Office of Innovation Development programs and also how he helped direct the Read More


INCA Holiday Party

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 14 December 2015 5:30 PM

INCA,


The annual INCA Holiday Party is this next Monday December 14, 2015 at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library. The party preparation will start at 5:30 pm. The party will begin at 6:00 pm. The party may go to approximately 9:30 pm.Read More


Inventors Network Monthly Meeting at the USPTO in Alexandria, VA

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 22 February 2016 5:30 PM

Inventors of the DC area,

The Monday February 22, 2016 Inventors Network of the Capital Area meeting will be at the US Patent & Trademark (USPTO) headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. The address for the meeting is USPTO M…Read More


Monthly INCA Meeting – Inventor James Han Speaking – INCA Officer Elections

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 21 March 2016 5:30 PM

INCA,

This month’s INCA meeting is at 5:30 pm Monday March 21, 2016 at the Dol…Read More


Matthew Lesko Speaking on “How to Take Advantage of Crowdfunding”

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 18 April 2016 5:30 PM

INCA,

Matthew Lesko is speaking at the Monday April 18, 2016 Inventors Network of the Capital Area (INCA) monthly meeting. His topic is How to Take Advantage of Crowdfunding.

Mr. Lesko has written over one…Read More


INCA Monthly Meeting – Alan Beckley Inventor of Wonder Wallet Speaking

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 23 May 2016 5:30 PM

INCA,

Alan Beckley, the inventor of the “Wonder Wallet”, with over one million sold on ASOTV, will be speaking at the May 23, 2016 Inventors Network of the Capital Area (INCA) monthly meeting. This meeting will b…Read More


INCA Monthly Meeting- Design for Manufacturability with Ara Bogosian

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 20 June 2016 6:00 PM

The Presentation will be by: Ara Bogosian – “Design for Manufacturability” – over 20 years of mechanical and product design engineering experience. In this lesson, participants will learn about the multiple phases of Product Design for…Read More


National Inventors Hall of Fame and Museum Guided Tour

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 18 July 2016 5:30 PM

Come out and join us for:

Guided Tour of the National Inventors Hall of Fame and Museum at the USPTO –  Our host, David Johnson, Museum Supervisor, will give us a guided tour of the museum – recently re-opened after major renovation…Read More


Join us to hear David Welch, President of M2 Inspired on Crowdfunding Videos

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 15 August 2016 5:30 PM

Mr. Welch will be giving a talk on how to create product videos – with emphasis on short, one minute videos for presentation and crowdfunding uses. Crowdfunding can be a big springboard to make your product a reality. Learn how to get your messag…Read More


Join us to learn from John Calvert, Executive Director, UIA

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 19 September 2016 5:30 PM

Learn about the new initiatives from the United Inventors Association (UIA) – on-line video program, the FREE membership services/benefits, inventors sponsorship at trade shows, and new/unique opportunities for inventor club members, etc

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Fred Ribeiro of Indiegogo: “Best Practices for Creating a Crowdfunding Campaign”

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 17 October 2016 5:30 PM

IMPORTANT: Space Limited – RSVP REQUIRED!!     

During his presentation, Fred will present case studies and best practices on how to prepare for a crowdfunding campaign, and then open up for Q&A.  In addition, he will share Indiegog…Read More


Learn about the Lean Product Development process – get to market faster!

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 21 November 2016 5:30 PM

A structured and rapid product development process, built on the Lean Startup methodology – with a challenge/problem-based approach. Presented by: Callye Keen has over 10 years of product development and engineering experience, and is the founder …Read More


Piggyback Rider – a Case Study of a Successful New Product

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 19 December 2016 5:30 PM

FREE Event!  Combined event: “INCA Holiday Pot Luck” – bring a dish, snack or dessert, and “Piggyback Rider Presentation” – Learn from the expert – bringing your new product to market!  Highlights include: Customer an…Read More


“Anchoring your digital identity: Maximizing your website” – by FreshySites

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 23 January 2017 5:30 PM

Don’t miss the upcoming Inventors Network of the Capital Area (INCA) meeting – January 23rd from 5:30 – 8:30PM  at the Knox Building of the USPTO in Alexandria, VA.


Anchoring your digital identify: Maximize your…Read More


“Legal and IP Issues for the Product Startup” by Dr Michael Mort, Esq., PhD

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 13 February 2017 5:30 PM

Don’t miss this chance to learn from an expert – the advantages of different corporate structures, legal and corporate best practices, trademark and branding practices, managing your “IP Portfolio”, and how to avoid unnecessary legal and IP pitfal…Read More


“International­ Patents: Protecting Your IP” – Presented by: Elaine Wu, USPTO

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 20 March 2017 5:30 PM

Inventors:

Don’t miss this chance to learn from real experts!!!

The FREE upcoming INCA meeting will highlight the IP risks and protections you face when working in the international space – specifically China.  We are lucky to have …Read More


Special Event: Stephen Key – “License Your Idea Without a Patent”

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 17 April 2017 5:30 PM

*******  SORRY  —  THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL  ********

** CHECK BACK FOR NEXT MONTHS MEETING – MAY 15TH ** AT LOCAL MOTORS, NAT’L HARBOR — 3D PRINTED CARS!!!

Inventors and Soon-to-be Inventors:

>> SPECIAL EVENT  &…Read More


Special Outing!! INCA Meeting and Tours at Local Motors, Natl Harbor – May 15

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 14 May 2017 10:00 AM

Limited Space-RSVP Soon-Paid Event-Site Tours

“The Future of Additive Manufacturing: Large and Small Scale” – will review both the present and future of the 3D printing industry. Presented by BUDDY BERNHARD, Local Motors Lab Manager, and AR…Read More


Special Outing!! INCA Meeting and Tours at Local Motors, Natl Harbor – May 15

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 15 May 2017 5:00 PM

Limited Space-RSVP Soon-Paid Event-Site Tours

“The Future of Additive Manufacturing: Large and Small Scale” – will review both the present and future of the 3D printing industry.  Presented by BUDDY BERNHARD, Local Motors Lab Manager, and…Read More


Special Outing!! INCA Meeting and Tours at Local Motors, Natl Harbor – May 15

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 15 May 2017 5:00 PM

Limited Space-RSVP Soon-Paid Event-Site Tours

“The Future of Additive Manufacturing: Large and Small Scale” – will review both the present and future of the 3D printing industry. Presented by BUDDY BERNHARD, Local Motors Lab Manager, and AR…Read More


PRESENTER CHANGE: INCA – Bunch-o-Balloons Inventor Crowdfunding and Licensing

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 19 June 2017 6:30 PM

IMPORTANT: SIGNUP USING LINK BELOW TO NOVA LABS MEETUP PAGE.

Note: Subject & presenter change due to last minute Indiegogo business conflict. 

Jointly presented by INCA and NOVA Labs, and hosted by NOVA Labs – Full Event Details…Read More


From Shark Tank to Retail Shelves – Paint Brush Cover Co-Founder John DePaola

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 17 July 2017 5:30 PM

Join us for the story of Shark Tank, and ultimate retail success!  John DePaola, along with his cousin and a family friend, founded Paint Brush Cover and took it to Shark Tank!  Now he’ll share the story of their appearances on Shark Tank, and h…Read More


“Are You Ready to Submit Your Product?” – Learn from an Expert: Warren Tuttle

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 21 August 2017 5:30 PM

Inventors:   *** Learn from the Experts ***   

Here is a unique opportunity to prepare yourself, your product, your “pitch” and marketing materials for licensing.  Learn how to submit your product, identify potential licen…Read More


Get Ready to Pitch!! Learn from Experts: “Pitching Your Product for ASOTV!”

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 18 September 2017 5:30 PM

Want some help getting yourself and your product ready for the upcoming (Jan 16th) “Product Speed Pitch Competition”???   Or to take it to DRTV, or to a potential licensee??

Join us to hear from Steve Silbiger, Chief Marketing Officer of T…Read More


Why Don’t More Inventors Succeed? Don Debelak Can Help You Change the Odds!

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 16 October 2017 5:30 PM

Learn how to improve the quality of your invention/idea, and maximize your efforts from a world class expert.  This LIVE PRESENTATION by Don Debelak, will focus on commercializing your idea – to create wealth from your invention(s).  Don brings…Read More


LIVE Event: “How to Create & Manage the Digital Brand for Your Product”

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 20 November 2017 5:30 PM

Inventors:    

Join us for this LIVE presentation by local experts – who will teach us how to leverage these critical tools: digital marketing and social media!!!!  Learn how to create a winning digital presence for your product…Read More


INCA Holiday Party + “Resources for Inventors at USPTO” – Dec 18th

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 18 December 2017 5:30 PM

Join us Dec 18th at 5:30 PM to celebrate the season – and learn about USPTO Resources!!!

The ANNUAL INCA HOLIDAY PARTY & POT LUCK DINNER – Holiday Menu (provided by INCA): Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Gravy & Drinks —- ALL E…Read More


Start 2018 Right!! Learn the Secrets of Crowdfunding from an Industry Expert!!

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 22 January 2018 5:30 PM

Join Roy Morejon, President of Enventys Partners, to learn about “Growth Marketing Tactics for Crowdfunded Products”. Having helped clients, such as Bunch-o-Balloons to nearly $1MM in Kickstarter, Roy is an expert in designing, planning, and execu…Read More


Special Event! Richard Levy, Author & Co-Inventor of Furby & 200+ Other Toys

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 13 February 2018 5:30 PM

LIVE EVENT!! “Licensing Toys & Games” – Mr Levy will share the key factors of his success, and how he has successfully licensed his products to companies such as Hasbro, Mattel, General Mills, P&G, etc. With over 30 design & utility pa…Read More


Learn about “Lean Product Design and Prototyping” – Monday, March 12th, 6:00 PM

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 12 March 2018 6:00 PM

Inventors, Makers and Dreamers:

Join us to hear from Callye Keen, and learn about a powerful iterative design and prototyping process, that leverages the Lean Startup fundamentals to speed the get-to-market process. Callye will review key p…Read More


Hear from Stephen Key – “How to Launch a Product, Without Starting a Business”

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 16 April 2018 5:30 PM

Inventors & Entrepreneurs & Dreamers: Hear from top industry experts!
“HOW TO LAUNCH A PRODUCT, WITHOUT STARTING A BUSINESS”

INCA presents Stephen Key along with his inventRight co-founder Andrew Kraus, and David Fedewa, chief n…Read More


“Creating Your All-Important Product Video” – Learn from a video professional!!

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 21 May 2018 6:00 PM

Hear from local video expert Sharon Sobel of Picture This Video (picturethisvideo.net), and learn the important steps for creating an effective video for your product!!! Whether you need a video for Kickstarter, potential licensees, your website, …Read More


“Deal or Dud? Is Your’s the Next Big ASOTV Product!” – Learn from an Expert!

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 11 June 2018 6:00 PM

** PRIVATELY PITCH YOUR PRODUCT/IDEA TO CARRIE BEFORE THE MEETING! ** SEE BONUS INFO BELOW **

Hear from a successful industry expert and direct licensee – how to create and launch a “winner” ASOTV product. Carrie Jeske, WillItLaunch.com, wi…Read More


So You Want to Sell on Amazon?! Learn how to get started and how to make $$!

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 23 July 2018 6:00 PM

Learn the in’s and out’s and some secrets to selling on this $60+ billion platform, and how to get started. Hear from successful inventor, entrepreneur and e-commerce/Amazon seller – Wayne Lifshitz, about how and why to setup shop on Amazon. Maxim…Read More


Trademarks: Securing Your Brand — Learn from a USPTO Expert!

Held by Inventors Network of the Capital Area on 20 August 2018 6:00 PM

Inventors & Marketers:

Hear about protecting and securing your brand in the cut-throat, competitive marketplace. You need a great Trademark for a great product/company!!

USPTO Trademark expert, Scott Baldwin, will cover everythin…Read More