The primary question is whether permanent injunctions are appropriate in patent cases (in this instance, MercExchange vs. Ebay regarding Ebay's Buy it Now feature). Currently such a court ordered action is almost a guarantee when a case is brought. IT companies are generally opposed, but in the Pharma world, permanent injunctions are highly favored. Bottom line? Lots of folks are watching for the outcome of this one.

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-- MDY