UArizona ranks 28 among top 100 universities granted U.S. utility patents in 2021

The University of Arizona is among the top 100 worldwide universities with the most U.S. patents granted for inventions in 2021. The university is ranked No. 28, according to the National Academy of Inventors and the Intellectual Property Owners Association. 

Based on utility patents issued between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2021. During that period, the university had 86 patents issued, five more than in 2020. In 2018, UArizona ranked No. 66, then rose to No. 39 in 2019, and to No. 28 in 2020.

“Our incredible progress and success with patented inventions points to the real-world impact generated by University of Arizona research… It is a thrill to see our talented researchers translating their work into inventions and innovations that make a real, meaningful difference for people across the globe.” said University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins.