Rankings were compiled using USPTO source data curated by IFI CLAIMS Patent Services. We analyzed US utility grants granted to academic institutions between 2007-2011. The 5-year tabular report is typical of reports produced by our Patent Intelligence and Technology Report.
* Note: Page was corrected on Friday, June 15, 2012.
* June 15, 2012. Purdue Research Foundation was added to the list of universities, and the 2011 list was re-ranked.