stifle vs innovation

Some examples from the web:

• Patents should protect innovation, rather than stifle competition.
• whereas over-generous granting of patents can stifle innovation,
• Marat always ready to stifle every scheme...
• They massacred those people to prove the government's power and to stifle dissent.
• I will ask you to stifle your urge to make fun of everything that is decent.
• Post traumatic stress can stifle almost any positive emotion.
• The Marquis shuts himself in his library, trying to stifle his remorse.
• Pursuing this path is the best way to stifle growth and to increase unemployment.
• The debate must not stifle pluralism, quite the contrary.
• Don't stifle your true self.
• The current rules regarding CRS only serve to stifle competition and maintain high fares.
• They receive paltry compensation which is intended to stifle their opposition and protests.
• We cannot afford to stifle vital European SMEs.
• Subject: Attempt by West Midland Police Force to stifle free speech
• But it was for you, so I had to stifle it.
• We should be aware that uniformity can stifle innovation and prevent adaptation to local or national circumstances and problems.
• It has even refused to accept confirmation sent by fax and quite obviously genuine signatures in order to stifle or stave off the debate on censure.
• The report also highlights the need to reduce bureaucracy, which threatens to stifle research.
• So here's the other issue that I just think We can't stifle innovation in our business.
• whereas a too-broad granting of patents on human DNA could stifle innovation,

Some examples from the web:

• actions supporting implementation of regional innovation strategies
• The importance of innovation cannot be overemphasised.
• The 2004 version of the Directives already contemplates contracts involving innovation.
• Patents protect innovation which companies have invested in developing.
• Basic research is crucial for successful innovation.
• The innovation lies in the thing-to-thing relationship.
• That there are always opportunities for innovation.
• - inadequate links with universities and innovation centres.
• Close the innovation gap with our main competitors.
• And no important endeavor that required innovation was done without risk.
• But perhaps their greatest innovation was this.
• You're not talking exclusive innovation.
• This level of accuracy has unleashed a firestorm of innovation.
• Firms are interested in product innovation and new production processes.
• Research and innovation activities supported by Horizon 2020 should respect fundamental ethical principles.
• SMEs need to enhance their research and innovation capacity.
• Talented people are at the heart of successful innovation.
• And youth is no guarantee of innovation.
• Creation and innovation cannot be evaluated in a vacuum.
• 2009 is the year of innovation and creativity.