Overall rank by patents
#158
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView US Corporation
The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Texas System
USPTO PatentsView assignee record - 2,495 granted patents across 298 technology areas, active 2015–2025. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: A61K (PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES).
2,495
Total patents granted
298
CPC technology areas
17.2
Avg claims per patent
+15%
5-year filing velocity
The verdict
The holds 2,495 US patents across 298 technology areas, rank #158 of 50,000 tracked assignees.
- #158
- of 50,000 US assignees by volume
- Top 1%
- by Innovation Score (68.1/100)
- 17.2
- avg claims per patent
- +15%
- filing velocity, last 5 yrs
Portfolio overview
The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Texas System has been granted 2,495 US utility patents between 2015 and 2025, placing The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Texas System at rank #158 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 298 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 17.2 claims per patent with primary concentration in A61K (PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES). As a US Corporation, The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Texas System is one of the broader-portfolio assignees in the PatentsView dataset. By volume, The sits between Nichia Corporation (2,544 patents, rank #154) and Lenovo (singapore) Pte. Ltd. (2,375 patents, rank #162) - the closest US assignees by grant volume. The composite Innovation Score of 68.1/100 blends portfolio volume, filing velocity, technology breadth, and claim depth into a single comparable measure drawn directly from USPTO PatentsView records.
Filing cadence tells the strategic story. Between 2020 and 2025 the company received 1,332 grants, compared with 1,163 in the 2015–2019 window, a +15% shift in five-year velocity. Steady filing volume suggests sustained innovation without dramatic pivots. The US Corporation classification further shapes interpretation, since corporate, government, and individual filers pursue patents for materially different reasons.
Claim depth and technology breadth together indicate competitive posture. The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Texas System's 17.2 average claims per patent sits within the typical range for solid legal coverage without excessive prosecution cost, while a diversified footprint across 100+ CPC subclasses spreads risk across many technology fronts. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Texas System against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
Who files at The's volume?
Granted US patents 2015–2025 versus its nearest-ranked assignees by volume, this company marked ◀
- Nichia
NICHIA CORPORATION
2,544 patents
- Advanced Micro De…
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
2,513 patents
- T-mobile USA
T-Mobile USA, Inc.
2,513 patents
- Raytheon
RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
2,501 patents
- The Board of Rege… ◀
The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System
2,495 patents
- ABB Schweiz
ABB Schweiz AG
2,472 patents
- Futurewei
Futurewei Technologies, Inc.
2,455 patents
- Chengdu BOE Optoe…
Chengdu BOE Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.
2,399 patents
- Lenovo (Singapore…
Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
2,375 patents
What this shows The holds 2,495 patents at rank #158, shown against the 8 assignees closest to it in grant volume rather than the industry's largest filers.
Companies ranked near The
By rank, the assignees closest to #158 in granted patent volume.
- Nichia Corporation #154 · 2,544 patents
- Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. #155 · 2,513 patents
- T-mobile USA, Inc. #156 · 2,513 patents
- Raytheon Technologies Corporation #157 · 2,501 patents
- ABB Schweiz Ag #159 · 2,472 patents
- Futurewei Technologies, Inc. #160 · 2,455 patents
- Chengdu BOE Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd. #161 · 2,399 patents
- Lenovo (singapore) Pte. Ltd. #162 · 2,375 patents
Leaders in A61K (Preparations FOR Medical)
Other assignees with the most granted patents in The's primary technology class.
- The Regents Of The University Of California 1,779 in class
- L'oreal 1,250 in class
- Novartis Ag 988 in class
- The Procter & Gamble Company 985 in class
- The United States Of America, As Represented By The Secretary, Department Of Health And Human Services 813 in class
- The Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania 768 in class
- Merck Sharp & Dohme Llc 760 in class
- The Board Of Trustees Of The Leland Stanford Junior University 701 in class
The's Innovation Score vs. every tracked assignee
Composite of portfolio volume, filing velocity, technology breadth, and claim depth (0–100)
68 Top 1% higher than 99% of 50,000 US assignees
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Source USPTO PatentsView, PlainPatent Innovation Score · 2015–2025
Grants by year
Teal-shaded recent years (2020–present) versus the 2015–2019 baseline. Full figures in the table below.
View data table
| Year | Patents Granted | Share of Period |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 203 | 8.1% |
| 2016 | 196 | 7.9% |
| 2017 | 240 | 9.6% |
| 2018 | 209 | 8.4% |
| 2019 | 315 | 12.6% |
| 2020 | 237 | 9.5% |
| 2021 | 239 | 9.6% |
| 2022 | 223 | 8.9% |
| 2023 | 230 | 9.2% |
| 2024 | 229 | 9.2% |
| 2025 | 174 | 7.0% |
Which technologies does The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Texas System patent most?
G01N - INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES 378
C07K - PEPTIDES 354
Top 15 of 298 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Strong
Tech Breadth Diversified
Claim Depth Standard
Velocity Growing
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Texas System hold?
The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Texas System holds 2,495 US granted patents filed between 2015 and 2025, spanning 298 technology areas.
What is The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Texas System's Innovation Score?
The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Texas System has an Innovation Score of 68.1 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Texas System focus on?
The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Texas System's top technology area is A61K (PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES) with 950 patents. The company has filed patents in 298 CPC subclasses total.
Is The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Texas System's patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Texas System's recent filing velocity is +15% compared to the prior five-year period. The company is maintaining or growing its patent output.
What does claim depth mean for The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Texas System's patents?
The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Texas System's patents average 17.2 claims each. This falls within the standard range, providing solid legal coverage.
How is the The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Texas System patent data sourced?
All patent data comes from USPTO PatentsView, a public research dataset maintained by the United States Patent and Trademark Office covering US granted utility patents from 2015 to 2025.
How to use this portfolio
The's 2,495 grants land it in the top 1% by Innovation Score, but volume alone doesn't tell you where the strength sits.
- Read that count against the largest US assignees before treating it as dominance - The ranks #158 of 50,000. Top 50 holders
- Most of this portfolio concentrates in A61K - see who else leads that technology area. A61K leaders
- Check what the four-part Innovation Score actually rewards before comparing it to another company. How the score works
Patent counts and the Innovation Score measure patenting activity, not commercial success or the legal strength of any patent. Many patents are filed defensively. Verify the status of an individual patent against official USPTO records.
Every figure on PlainPatent is rendered directly from USPTO source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on USPTO source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.