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University of Texas named 3rd on list of schools with most patents
The University of Texas System reigns as the patent king among colleges and universities in the state.
A new list from the National Academy of Inventors puts UT in third place — with 235 utility patents issued in 2023 — among 100 recognized schools.
"UT inventors are addressing some of the world's most critical challenges, in medicine, energy, artificial intelligence, and much more," James B. Milliken, UT System chancellor, said in a news release. "We are indebted to all the researchers, entrepreneurs, and inventors who consistently position UT institutions at the forefront of discovery and application."
The University of Houston System is the next Texas institution on the list, tied for No. 63 with 27 patents. As the University explains, utility patents are among the world’s most valuable assets because they give inventors exclusive commercial rights to produce and use their technology.
“This ranking highlights the commitment of our faculty researchers, who explore frontiers of knowledge to enhance the well-being of our society,” Ramanan Krishnamoorti, vice president of energy and innovation at UH, says in a news release. “At UH, we are committed to creating new technologies that drive innovation, to boost Houston’s economy and tackle some of the most perplexing problems facing us.”
Elsewhere in Texas:
- Texas Tech University System, tied for 74th place with 20 patents
- Baylor University, tied for 80th place with 17 patents
- University of North Texas, tied for 90th place with 15 patents
Ahead of the UT System on the list are the University of California (546 patents) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (365 patents).
“As we look at the current and future state of innovation in our nation, we need to ensure that the U.S. is remaining competitive in the international innovation ecosystem,” Paul Sanberg, president of the National Academy of Inventors, says in a news release. “Protecting intellectual property is a key component to this, and the … list allows us to recognize and celebrate universities and their faculty, staff, and students who are not only innovating at high levels but taking the additional step of protecting their IP through patenting.”
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This article originally appeared on our sister site, InnovationMap. It has been modified to include more information from the University of Texas System's news release.
