1.   But such innovations could be hampered by too much regulation, he warned.

2.   Relying too heavily on strategies that have worked in the past can hamper innovation, Marcum said.

3.   The industry argues that the controls put U.S. companies at a competitive disadvantage, hamper innovation and ultimately undermine their lead in technology.

4.   The U.S. industry has resisted such changes, saying restrictions hamper innovation.

5.   Rigid corporate business practices such as lifetime employment and dependence on parent banks for capital, for example, have hampered innovation, hurt efficiency and slowed restructuring efforts.

6.   The groups argue that Windows XP will drive up consumer costs, hamper innovation and restrict choice.