Patenting efficiency (IMAGE) Virginia Tech Caption Researchers Robert Gourdie (left) of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC and Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine alumnus Rocco DiSanto quantified patenting efficiency, finding the presence of a well-funded engineering unit correlated with stronger patent production. Credit Virginia Tech Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.