A summary of developments involving software patents

Many stories about software patents make an appearance at the moment (it's clearly a hot topic) and there's little time to expand on them, so here is just a sample of news worth reading if you care about the legal fight against Free software.

Summary of the latest developments and analyses involving software patents

Summary/roundup of posts about Bilski, in relation to software patents in particular

Patents news from the past week with special focus on their possible effect on economies

A roundup of software patents news and Microsoft's FUD loophole against FOSS.

A few news reports and blasts from the past showing opposition to software patents

A roundup of many software patents-related developments, including the way they affect Free software

A roundup of software patent news that Free software watchers need to know about