They are presumably trying to set precedence. The East Texas District Court is notorious for upholding software patents, this is the area where many patent tro

They are presumably trying to set precedence. The East Texas District Court is notorious for upholding software patents, this is the area where many patent trolls have set up shop. It wouldn't surprise me if the bank thinks that it will have a good chance of being favored in the case, and because it's a federal court, a ruling could have a much wider reaching impact.