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An underlying problem exists in Rich's summary. A previous technology demonstrates the problem. McPherson developed the McPherson strut suspension in 1946 - in GM. GM stifled that innovation. McPherson had to go to England where his innovation resulted in those fabulous handling English road cars. But GM kept the superior suspension out of America until even GM conceded in 1981 - Chevy Citation.
We do have a problem with patent laws. They are geared to protect corporate profits. But if a corporation does not implement that innovation, can that company stifle it? A better patent law would grant that patent back to its inventor if the corporation does not implement it or market it. Then McPherson could have continued to refine and market his superior suspension system in America.
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