Bilski & the Definition of Things That “Are Free for All to Use”

The Supreme Court today issued its long-anticipated opinion in the Bilski patent case, regarding a rejected application for patent protection over a method for hedging against the risk of price changes in the energy market. Hot off the presses: http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/09pdf/08-964.pdf.
And at first glance, this complex mix of opinions seems rather inconclusive. Basically, [...]

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