The Supreme Court granted certiorari to consider the question of «[w] hether claims to computer implemented inventions — including claims to systems and machines, processes, and items of manufacturer — are directed to patent eligible subject matter within the meaning of 35 U.S. C. § 101 as interpreted by this Court?» (news.lawreader.com)
The court held: «[W] hether [the contractor] ultimately could have prevailed on that contractual claim or not, the fact remains that a contractual remedy was the only claim available to [the contractor] as a matter of law.» (nationallawforum.com)