We examine the market reaction to business method patents granted to publicly traded firms. Our findings suggest that the "State Street" decision represents a turning point not only for the growth in the number of business method patent filings, but also in the market's awareness and perception...

We examine the market reaction to business method patents granted to publicly-traded firms. Our findings suggest that the State Street decision represents a turning point not only for the growth in the number of business method patent filings, but also in the market's awareness and perception of...