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Innovation is key to the success of any economy, and Washington state has a long history of innovation. From the early days of the state's history, when Native Americans first started trading with Europeans, to the present day, when Washington is home to some of the world's leading tech companies, innovation has always been a part of the state's DNA.  Today, Washington is one of the most innovative states in the US, thanks to its strong economy and its thriving tech sector. The state is home to many of the world's leading tech companies, including Microsoft, Amazon, and Google, and it is also home to a number of innovative startups.  Washington's economy is also diversified, with a strong focus on clean energy, agriculture, and manufacturing. This diversity helps to make the state's economy stronger and more resilient to shocks.  All of this makes Washington an ideal place to do business, and it is no surprise that the state is home to a number of successful businesses.  Did you know that Washington ranks No. 5 in inventors (utility patents) in the U.S., with 78,924 according to USPTO

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Top Prolific Inventors

1. Lowell L. Wood, Jr.
1,978
2. Roderick A. Hyde
1,884
3. Edward K. Y. Jung
1,053
4. Jordin T. Kare
980
5. Nathan P. Myhrvold
885
6. Mark A. Malamud
867
7. Robert W. Lord
863
8. Clarence T Tegreene
710
9. John D. Rinaldo, Jr.
619
10. Clarence T. Tegreene
515

Most Innovative Cities

1. Seattle
56,394
2. Redmond
32,876
3. Bellevue
31,574
4. Kirkland
17,902
5. Sammamish
14,501
6. Woodinville
8,734
7. Issaquah
8,521
8. Bothell
8,258
9. Vancouver
6,106
10. Mercer Island
5,304

Innovative Companies

1.
43,202
2.
17,665
3.
1,920
4.
1,822
5.
The Invention Science Fund I LLC
1,339
6.
1,207
7.
MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
1,130
8.
568
9.
ZYMOGENETICS, INC.
499
10.
464

Top Universities

1. UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
1,111
2. University of Washington through Its Center for Commercialization
335
3. Washington State University
224
4. Washington State University Research Foundation
81
5. UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON CENTER FOR COMMERCIALIZATION
14
6. WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
10
7. University of Washington Through Its Center for Communication
5
8. The Board of Regents of the University of Washington
4
9. The Regents of the University of Washington
3
10. UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON THROUGH ITS CENTER FOR CO
1

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