The Texas A&M University System Ranked Among Top 50 Worldwide for U.S. Utility Patents
By: Crystal Carter, Ed.D.
The Texas A&M University System continues to demonstrate its leadership in innovation and technology development, earning recognition among the Top 100 universities worldwide for U.S. utility patents granted in 2025.
The ranking, released by the National Academy of Inventors in partnership with the Intellectual Property Owners Association, highlights the institutions that are leading the world in transforming research discoveries into patented technologies. The annual list evaluates the number of U.S. utility patents granted to universities and serves as a key indicator of innovation activity and the potential for research to translate into real-world solutions.
For the Texas A&M University System, the recognition reflects the continued momentum of researchers and inventors across its universities, agencies, and research centers who are developing new technologies with the potential to improve industries, strengthen communities, and address global challenges.
Driving Innovation Through Intellectual Property
Patents play a critical role in moving university discoveries from the laboratory to the marketplace. By protecting intellectual property, researchers and technology transfer professionals can partner with companies and entrepreneurs to develop products and services that benefit society.
Across The Texas A&M University System, faculty and research teams are producing inventions in areas such as advanced materials, healthcare technologies, energy systems, agriculture, and manufacturing innovations. These discoveries often serve as the foundation for new startups, industry partnerships, and licensed technologies that can drive economic growth.
The ranking underscores the impact of the System’s research enterprise and the collaborative efforts that help translate discoveries into practical applications.
Supporting the Path from Discovery to Impact
Texas A&M Innovation works closely with inventors to protect intellectual property and connect promising technologies with industry partners. Through licensing opportunities, startup support, and strategic partnerships, the office helps move discoveries from the lab toward commercialization.
Inventors across the System continue to generate intellectual property that is ripe for translation into new products and services capable of addressing real-world needs.
Organizations interested in licensing opportunities or learning more about emerging technologies are encouraged to connect with Texas A&M Innovation.
More information about the ranking is available through the National Academy of Inventors announcement.
