U.S. Supreme Court
Jul. 7, 2010
Concerns Over Emergent Technologies Blur Patentability of Processes
The majority opinion in Bilski v. Kappos seems to be on the lookout for "emergent technologies" that may change the way abstract concepts are used in future processes, writes Jeremiah Ho.
For patent law enthusiasts, speculation over a U.S. Supreme Court decision on the patentability of business methods appeared to reach an end last Monday with the release of the Bilksi v. Kappos opinion. But a closer look has many asking whether this opinion has opened the door to another period of significant pondering. Since last November's oral arguments, the patent community has waited to see what test the Court would adopt...
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