The Supreme Court has been hearing more patent cases in the past decade than ever before. Researchers interviewed former Supreme Court clerks to understand why this increase is happening. They found that factors like the Solicitor General's views and amicus support influence the Court's decisions. Contrary to previous beliefs, well-known advocates don't necessarily lead to more cases being heard. The Court seems to prefer cases that support stability in patent law. Overall, the Court's decisions in patent cases are influenced by various factors, including the quality of the arguments presented.