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April 05, 2021 05 Apr'21
Supreme Court sides with Google in Oracle API copyright suit

The Supreme Court ruled 6-2 that Java APIs used in Android phones are not subject to American copyright law, ending a longstanding legal battle between Google and Oracle.
December 28, 2015 28 Dec'15
Comment sought on Oracle agreement spurred by FTC complaint

Users have until January 20 to send comments to the FTC about a proposed settlement with Oracle regarding security risks posed by old versions of Java SE left behind after an update.
November 25, 2015 25 Nov'15
Expert witness in Oracle-Google lawsuit called into question

In the Oracle vs. Google court case over the use of Java APIs, Oracle claimed an expert witness appointed by the judge to assess potential legal damages isn't impartial.
July 15, 2015 15 Jul'15
Google vs. Oracle moves to fair use debate in district court

The Supreme Court rejected Google's appeal in the Google vs. Oracle court case. Now, Google's last chance is to prove its use of Java API falls under fair use.

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