Iowa State University Research Foundation Moves Up in Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents
Iowa State University Research Foundation Inc. (ISURF) has tied for 57th place on the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) “2024 Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted United States Utility Patents List.” ISURF maintains its upward trend after ranking 64th in 2023. “ISURF’s continued investment in the fruits of the research portfolio from ISU is a testament to the amazing discoveries taking place across campus annually.” said Patrick Klepcyk, Director of the Office of Innovation Commercialization (OIC) and President of ISURF. Released annually by the Academy since 2013, the Top 100 Worldwide Universities List ranks the top universities holding U.S. utility patents to highlight the important research and innovation taking place within academic institutions. ISURF had 60 patents issue in 2024, up from 49 issued in the previous year. This 22% increase places ISURF 36th among US institutions for 2024.
“The Top 100 Worldwide list showcases the vital role U.S. patents play in moving technologies from bench to marketplace at academic institutions around the globe,” said Dr. Paul R. Sanberg, FNAI, President of the National Academy of Inventors. “By recognizing and celebrating this crucial step in the commercialization process, we aim to highlight how intellectual property can benefit inventors and their institutions, as well as encourage them to pursue commercializing technologies that can have beneficial societal and economic impacts.”
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Originally published by Iowa State University in March 2025.