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According to 2023 data compiled by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Case Western Reserve University ranks No. 27 nationally for the number of U.S. utility patents awarded to a university and its researchers. The annual rankings, released June 4 by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), highlight universities nationally for their significant role in advancing innovation and invention in the United States. NAI’s Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents list is created using calendar-year data provided by the USPTO. Top 100 placement includes all named assignees listed on the patent. https://lnkd.in/gdrmAfye

Breaking: #Technion was recently ranked first in Israel and Europe and 65th in the world for the number of registered patents in the U.S. by the National Academy of Inventors. In 2023 alone, Technion people registered 48 U.S. patents. This marks a rise of three places from 2022. When adjusting for the number of faculty, the Technion ranks 20th globally. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g2PwHCWa

The global patent system was not conceived with modern universities in mind. This need not however stop the academic sector working successfully with patents as long as some ground rules are understood. Read more in our insight.

Who owns IP that originates in a university? An important thing to understand if you are considering spinning a company out of a university, investing in a startup that is using university innovations, or using a university to carry out research on your behalf!

Student or University? Who owns the invention? In a detailed analysis of the Oxford Nanoimaging case, our attorney Alex Bone provides clarity on the IP rights for students and universities. Learn the implications and gain key strategies to protect your intellectual property. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ea5RpdHE

Thanks Alex Bone for sharing such a clear case summary

Safeguards Consulting, Inc. is excited to share that, for the 11th consecutive year, our University of South Florida friends have solidified their position as one of the top 15 American public research universities for generating new U.S. utility patents! According to the latest rankings by the National Academy of Inventors, USF secured an impressive 88 new patents in 2023, earning the 14th spot among U.S. public research universities, 24th among all American public or private universities, and 34th worldwide. President Rhea Law highlighted, "USF's consistent recognition reflects the innovative spirit and culture that defines our institution. We are immensely proud of our researchers who are transforming bold ideas into inventions, technologies, and solutions that create lasting impacts." This achievement places USF in the company among top-tier institutions such as the University of California System, MIT Professional Education, Harvard University, and Stanford University. Noteworthy projects include Qing Lu's pioneering work in developing a new asphalt paving system, designed to harness energy from busy roadways. Another standout innovation comes from the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences faculty, William Diehl Kearns, Kimberly Crosland, James L. Fozard, and SoarTech's Jeff Craighead. Their patented medication box enhances patient medication adherence using scannable markers, providing a seamless and rewarding experience for users. These achievements underscore the critical role of patents in driving university research, innovation, and the global knowledge economy.  Read more about this achievement at: https://lnkd.in/eGyyaMdA    To learn more about our firm, visit:   https://lnkd.in/ev7jQWMz #USF #PatentLeadership #ResearchExcellence #Patent 

Entrepreneurs + Research + Patents + Commercialization = Economic Prosperity We are creating one amazing entrepreneurial ecosystem in the #DFW. #EconDev #EconomicDevelopement #Entrepreneurship #Research

Check out this interesting piece from WIPO magazine, by Holly Fechner and Ann Cathcart Chaplin, about The Inventor's Patent Academy. This is a free online course from Invent Together that helps inventors understand the patenting process and prepare to file for their own patents. The course also explores certain challenges faced by inventors from underrepresented groups.

A patent is a vital intellectual property right that safeguards new inventions and non-obvious discoveries. It is crucial for academia, research, start-ups, and industries to prioritise patents as a means to foster innovation. https://lnkd.in/gd7Y9vNu