How a rogue appeals court wrecked the patent system

This article discusses the impact of a controversial ruling by a federal appeals court on the U.S. patent system. The ruling allowed software and business method patents, which were previously considered controversial, to be granted more easily. The article highlights how this decision led to an increase in patent trolls, companies that primarily exist to acquire and assert patents. It also examines the negative consequences of this ruling, including stifling innovation and burdening legitimate businesses with costly patent infringement lawsuits. The article argues that the court's decision had a detrimental effect on the patent system by strengthening patent trolls and hindering technological progress.