Do you have any examples of that ever happening. As far as I can tell, the idea that corporations are able to squelch breakthrough innovations is a fantasy of the left. Maybe that is because ever since Prometheus, the gods have had a very hard time containing human ingenuity.
Okay - this is the best I can do. Pretend I have a company that has developed technology that will zap cancer cells via laser lights that actually can be directly internally (this is a lame simplistic scenario, but I just want to give the gist). Imagine I have had several investors put millions into my company and the research I have done. Now, when I start selling my techniques, and the machines that perform the procedures, my investors (and me and my company) will become very wealthy.... but along comes Mr. Inventor from Erie, PA and he has just developed a radiofrequency method of destroying the cancer. It works better than my stuff.
Now, what do you think happens to my products, techniques, etc.? No one will want them because they will want the other guy’s stuff. My investors are out a lot of money.
This is the way I understand it.