This used to be the attitude within government. However, it has changed, and this is for the better. It is quite rare that government R&D is sufficient to dem

This used to be the attitude within government. However, it has changed, and this is for the better. It is quite rare that government R&D is sufficient to demonstrate that a particular technology is commercially viable. Without a patent to license to a private entity there is little changc such an entity will invest the time/money to perform this R&D. They need that patent protection to raise funds. I have personal experience with this process.