This Essay Breaks the Law

New York Times has an article that Breaks the Law, why because it includes this fact:

Elevated homocysteine is linked to B-12 deficiency, so doctors should test homocysteine levels to see whether the patient needs vitamins.

Yes this is more of the stupid shape that the American Patents system has gotten itself into, a company has patented a scientific fact and is now trying to get this nonsense upheld in the US Supreme Court.