In 2020, the University of California was the leading university for U.S. utility patents granted, with a total of ***. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University, University of Texas, and Johns Hopkins University rounded out the top five universities for U.S. utility patents granted in that year.
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ can support your business.
National Academy of Inventors. (June 15, 2021). Leading university owners of U.S. granted utility patents in 2020, by number of patents issued [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 15, 2026, from /statistics/629792/top-university-patent-owners-2015/
National Academy of Inventors. "Leading university owners of U.S. granted utility patents in 2020, by number of patents issued." Chart. June 15, 2021. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 15, 2026. /statistics/629792/top-university-patent-owners-2015/
National Academy of Inventors. (2021). Leading university owners of U.S. granted utility patents in 2020, by number of patents issued. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 15, 2026. /statistics/629792/top-university-patent-owners-2015/
National Academy of Inventors. "Leading University Owners of U.S. Granted Utility Patents in 2020, by Number of Patents Issued." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 15 Jun 2021, /statistics/629792/top-university-patent-owners-2015/
National Academy of Inventors, Leading university owners of U.S. granted utility patents in 2020, by number of patents issued ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, /statistics/629792/top-university-patent-owners-2015/ (last visited July 15, 2026)
Leading university owners of U.S. granted utility patents in 2020, by number of patents issued [Graph], National Academy of Inventors, June 15, 2021. [Online]. Available: /statistics/629792/top-university-patent-owners-2015/