[save_ferris]

a major part of the problem that is often overlooked is the fact that US companies are often afraid to admit publicly that they've been the victim of state-sponsored IP theft fearing repercussions to their share price.

The IP theft issue is likely much bigger than we know publicly because ever decision a company makes focuses on the outcome to the bottom line. Admitting that the fundamental IP your billion-dollar company was built on has been stolen can't possibly do anything but harm to your reputation in the market.