This "judge" should have recused himself a long time ago if he's going to put out these kinds of views.
He has a right to his opinion and he has a right to the freedom of voicing it.
If there were no software patents the only thing left on the electronic shelve would be the most alluring cheerios box regardless of the nutritional value , taste or look of the food inside.
How do you figure ? Trade secrets are usually used to protect food recipes.