UANL shaping national standars for invention

To date, the University has 437 invention titles registered with the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property. These inventions span various fields including biotechnology, chemistry, mechanics, pharmaceuticals, engineering, and healthcare, among others.

The culture of innovation and protection of inventions has propelled the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León to become one of the foremost educational institutions in Mexico regarding industrial property.

Its statistics are indicative: to date, Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon has applied for the registration of 624 inventions with the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI), of which 437 have been granted.

On the occasion of Mexican Inventor Day, UANL President Santos Guzman Lopez acknowledges the contributions of scientists whose endeavors drive innovation and competitiveness within the University and beyond.

Out of the 437 invention titles at UANL as of 2024, 194 are patents covering areas such as biotechnology, chemistry, mechanics, pharmaceuticals, and electricity. Additionally, there are 76 utility models and 167 industrial designs, with applications ranging from engineering and healthcare to the furniture industry and household utensils.

Rise in Registrations and Patents

Establishing the UANL Invention Award in 2014 proved to be a significant incentive, fueling the rise in registrations and patents granted for the scientific work of university students.

In 2018, the University, in collaboration with the Center for Business Incubation and Technology Transfer, initiated the first iteration of the Technology Portfolio. This strategic move aimed to pinpoint industrial sectors potentially interested in specific patents or technology packages. The objective was to upscale products or services developed within the institution, ultimately benefiting society.

“Having the support of an institution like the Autonoma de Nuevo Leon simplifies the patenting process and allows for a greater focus on fostering innovation within your laboratory”.

Rubén Morones Ramírez
Scientist 

“I believe it’s not solely about protecting what you do, but rather about attributing value to your work so that, eventually, it can benefit people. As a scientist, it’s exhilarating to see products stemming from these inventions being marketed and reaching consumers”.

María Julissa Ek Ramos
Scientist