UC achieves second prestigious patent designation in 2026
UC is No. 1 in a National Academy of Inventors March ranking of U.S. schools granted the most U.S. utility patents.
17 February 2026 
UC News
UC tops worldwide ranking of universities for patented inventions
The No. 1 ranking highlights UC’s unmatched record for innovation that drives societal progress and bolsters the economy.
UC is the most inventive university
The University of California has once again topped a nationwide ranking of schools with the most utility patents.
20 February 2024
UC News
UC inventions led the world in patents last year
Researchers at the University of California secured 546 patents from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in 2023.
