Columbus, MN ranks #15,140 worldwide for total patents filed in 2021, with 4 patents from 3 inventors. Leading employers of inventors based in Columbus, MN include Apple, Greatbatch, Polaris Industries. That works out to 1.0 patents per 1,000 residents, a common benchmark for comparing regional innovation intensity.
Showing 1–3 of 3 inventors
| Rank | Inventor | Primary Company | Patents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benjamin E. Nielsen | Apple | 2 |
| 2 | Scott Brainard | Greatbatch | 1 |
| 2 | Ryan D. Kincade | Polaris Industries | 1 |
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