When the U.S. Supreme Court issues a unanimous decision, it’s easy to conclude that it must be right on the facts, right on the law, and right in applying the law to the facts. So what’s not to like about its recent 9-0 ruling in a software patent case? “This decision is a victory for innovation,” said Victoria Espinel, president and CEO of the Business Software Alliance. Others view the decision as an example of the Supreme Court continuing along a well-worn path of never missing an opportunity to miss an opportunity.
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No Unanimity in Reactions to SC's Unanimous Software Patent Decision
Posted by: John K. Higgins June 25, 2014 07:01 AMWhen the U.S. Supreme Court issues a unanimous decision, it’s easy to conclude that it must be right on the facts, right on the law, and right in applying the law to the facts. So what’s not to like about its recent 9-0 ruling in a software patent case? “This decision is a victory for innovation,” said Victoria Espinel, president and CEO of the Business Software Alliance. Others view the decision as an example of the Supreme Court continuing along a well-worn path of never missing an opportunity to miss an opportunity.