Oracle has recently updated its pending lawsuit against Google that alleges inter alia copyright and patent infringement in view of Google’s highly regarded Android operating system.
In terms of context, Oracle acquired numerous intellectual property rights from its purchase of Sun Microsystems in early 2010. Of particular concern with respect to this pending litigation are the Java related copyright and associated patents that Oracle acquired.
The underlying lawsuit commenced in August and Oracle’s recent amendments more fully expound upon the perceived copyright infringement. The complaint now states that with respect to the Android operating system “approximately one third of Android’s Application Programmer Interface (API) packages” are derived from Oracle’s pre-existing copyright. Further, Oracle bolstered its submissions by providing software code exhibits. Oracle is seeking an injunction to prevent further infringement of its intellectual property rights, in addition to treble damages.
For additional information, visit:
http://tinyurl.com/Oracle-Google-Lawsuit-Article
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