About the Top 60 Non-Profit Research Institutions and Government Agencies List
The Top 60 Non-profit Research Institutions and Government Agencies list annually ranks the top 60 universities granted utility patents during the calendar year. The Top 60 list was created to highlight the role non-profit research institutions and government agencies play in advancing innovation around the world and driving the global economy. The Top 60 Non-profit Research Institutions and Government Agencies list is compiled using calendar year data from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
