In a story on Gaming Report.com, it has been reported that Wizards of the Coast has recently concluded a revision of their patent for the Magic.  The purpose of the revision is to clarify WotC's ownership over the innovations that made Magic such a success.  The net result of this revision could be EVERYONE GETTING SUED!!  If WotC (or rather, Hasbro) decides that most card games violate their patent, they could attempt to prevent other companies from marketing collectable card games.  How this fits in with the WotC Open Game License philosophy, only some real good defense lawers will tell.  To read the entire article on Gaming Report.com click here.