"It is important to stress that our conclusion is based upon the appellate record filed
in this court. It is not a final adjudication on the merits. The ultimate determination of
trade secret status and misappropriation would be subject to proof to be presented at trial."
So how does this mean the case is over? It just means the injunction before trial is over, doesn't it?
Understanding dark energy and determining the universe's ultimate fate will require further observations.
I'd say this is a bit flimsier limb to stand on. For a bit of perspective, let's consider the sheer mountains of daily empirical data that a meteorologist has to work with, and yet the "ultimate fate" of weather can rarely be predicted more than a few days in advance.
Of course the size of the system does come into play, and the scope of the effects being observed. It may be far easier to understand the largest of systems (universa level) than the smallest (sub-quantum level), and the mid-point (human-size events) may be the most difficult. Just thinking out loud here, IANAAP (i am not an astro-physicist)
But does anyone else find at least mildy amusing, the apparent ease with which such a whimsical statement is made?
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ah thx ... so many of these going on, can't keep 'em straight ;)
"It is important to stress that our conclusion is based upon the appellate record filed in this court. It is not a final adjudication on the merits. The ultimate determination of trade secret status and misappropriation would be subject to proof to be presented at trial." So how does this mean the case is over? It just means the injunction before trial is over, doesn't it?
I'd say this is a bit flimsier limb to stand on. For a bit of perspective, let's consider the sheer mountains of daily empirical data that a meteorologist has to work with, and yet the "ultimate fate" of weather can rarely be predicted more than a few days in advance.
Of course the size of the system does come into play, and the scope of the effects being observed. It may be far easier to understand the largest of systems (universa level) than the smallest (sub-quantum level), and the mid-point (human-size events) may be the most difficult. Just thinking out loud here, IANAAP (i am not an astro-physicist)
But does anyone else find at least mildy amusing, the apparent ease with which such a whimsical statement is made?