It's always more difficult to create new ideas and bring them to market. Somebody can always copy you. I guess that's where our own Canadian laws have to be strong. The federal government also has a role with other countries to make sure there are stiffer penalties when somebody steals an idea or product, replicates it in their own country, and markets it right back into our country. That's where we need to have stronger laws. You're right that you channel all your energy to develop these things, and somebody can, at virtually no cost, take it from you.
On November 22nd, 2006. See this statement in context.