Which case was instrumental in paving the way for Internet business methods patents?
A) Bilski et al. v. Kappos
B) State Street Bank & Trust Co. v. Signature Financial Group, Inc.
C) Alice Corporation Pty. Ltd. v. CLS Bank International
D) Ticketmaster Corp. v. Tickets.com

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State Street Bank & Trust Co. v. Signature Financial Group, Inc. was instrumental in paving the way for Internet business methods patents. In this landmark case, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a software program for managing mutual funds was patentable subject matter. This decision set the stage for the US Patent and Trademark Office to begin granting patents for a wide range of Internet and e-commerce technologies.

Which Case Was Instrumental in Paving the Way for Internet