The operational thing about sharing is that there are databases you share, and the process of being involved in a collaboration gives you an intellectual edge. Anyone is free to take that intellectual edge and compete, and that's what they do, but the fundamental knowledge is shared so everyone competes on their brains. The pharma believe that by being involved they get to see more, learn more, and compete, but on a level playing field, and they're happy with a level playing field.
On March 5th, 2013. See this statement in context.