Patents issued to U.S. universities every five years since 1969. In 1980, the Bayh-Dole Act was passed, and many more patents were issued.

Source: United States Patent & Trademark Office

Patents issued to U.S. universities every five years since 1969. In 1980, the Bayh-Dole Act was passed, and many more patents were issued. Source: United States Patent & Trademark Office