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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026
2,220 Patents
#1 in Evanston, IL
#14 in Illinois
#226 in US
#456 in the World
Northwestern University
Forward Citations = 20,557
2,850 inventors:
Evanston, IL, United States of America
Northwestern University
% Expired Patents = 17.4
CIPO Patents = 16
EPO Patents = 139
Trademarks = 32
Forward Citations = 20,557
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2,850 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):
Tobin Jay Marks (159 out of 177 patents)
Chad A Mirkin (125 out of 168 patents)
Richard B Silverman (96 out of 108 patents)
4. Mark C Hersam (94 out of 94 patents)
5. Samuel I Stupp (62 out of 73 patents)
6. Mercouri G Kanatzidis (48 out of 60 patents)
7. Antonio Facchetti (44 out of 116 patents)
8. Phillip Byron Messersmith (44 out of 48 patents)
9. Vinayak P Dravid (39 out of 39 patents)
10. Michael A Peshkin (38 out of 52 patents)
11. Karl A Scheidt (36 out of 36 patents)
12. John A Rogers (36 out of 143 patents)
13. Omar K Farha (33 out of 34 patents)
14. Michael Christopher Jewett (30 out of 30 patents)
15. Joseph T Hupp (30 out of 32 patents)
Core Competencies:
High Electron Mobility Transistors
Polyolefin Nanocomposites
Bioactive Peptides
Coded Lenses
Nanocrystal Arrays
Soft Electronics
Wear Resistance
Mechanical Properties
Neural Networks
Hydrogel Structures
3D Printing
Microfluidic Devices
2,220 patents:
8. 12747302 - AQUEOUS PEPTIDE PROGRAMMING OF THE VINYLIDENE FLUORIDE FERROELECTRIC PHASE (2026-09-29),
10. 12746571 - Additive manufacturing of large-area covalent organic framework thin films (2026-09-29),
13. 12741955 - TARGETING PLECKSTRIN-2 FOR TREATING CANCER AND OTHER DISEASES AND DISORDERS (2026-09-22),
Company Overview
Northwestern University, located in Evanston, Illinois, is a leading research institution known for its innovative work in advanced materials. The university specializes in a variety of core technology topics, including high electron mobility transistors, polyolefin nanocomposites, and bioactive peptides. Its research initiatives also encompass cutting-edge developments in coded lenses, nanocrystal arrays, soft electronics, and enhancements in wear resistance and mechanical properties, positioning it at the forefront of materials science and engineering.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.
IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Northwestern University. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/northwestern-university
Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
16 patents (CIPO):
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
139 patents (EPO):
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]