A storm on the horizon
In One Flaw, Questions on Validity of 46 Judges
Apparently, since early 2000, all Patent Court justices have been appointed by an official who lacks the constitutional authority to make such appointments. Now all of the cases that have been ruled on by such justices are, to some degree, up for grabs. Many of these could be retried, with the possibility of rulings coming out differently this time. This could cause some serious chaos in the tech world.
The original article that uncovered this issue is here.
Apparently, since early 2000, all Patent Court justices have been appointed by an official who lacks the constitutional authority to make such appointments. Now all of the cases that have been ruled on by such justices are, to some degree, up for grabs. Many of these could be retried, with the possibility of rulings coming out differently this time. This could cause some serious chaos in the tech world.
The original article that uncovered this issue is here.