Summary: Latest bits of news about Ford, Apple, and Bilski

● Once Again: The Number Of Patents You Hold Does Not Equal How Much Innovation You've Done [original]

This is a real shame, because we've discussed before how the massive patent thickets in the hybrid car space have been holding back innovation and development in that space. In fact, Ford had a big tussle with Toyota a few years back after Toyota sued Ford and the two companies wasted tons of money and time in court, until the court finally pointed out that Ford did not infringe.

● Apple pen-tablet plan revives Newtonian handwriting

● Bilski v. Kappos: Both Sides Have Strengths, Weaknesses

When the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in the case of Bilski v. Kappos earlier this week, many tech companies sent their representatives, and patent lawyers also sat in. They wanted to find out how the parties had framed the issues and how the court would focus its attention. If they could see that, then maybe they could attempt to predict how the court would rule in this "most high-stakes patent case."