It took seven years, but one of the biggest software IP cases in the past decade is apparently done (see this summary). It was this case that brought the whole issue of software IP and copyrights to the forefront of industry attention, and accelerated awareness and interest in our company. There is no need at this point to get into the merits of the case itself. Groklaw has been consistent and detailed in its coverage and opinions – so look there. There was a lot to dislike about the case – it seemed at times to be a gross misuse of the legal system. Even so, the point was that IP matters – and that it is as true for software as anywhere else.