[Discuss] Oracle vs. Google

[gaf at blu.org (Jerry Feldman)]

http://www.groklaw.net/article.php?story=20120620140533395
There were a number of issues in the case including copyright
infringement (that Google admitted to), software patent issues. They are
now in a hearing and it appears that Google is winning big time. The
most interesting comment is from Oracle's attorney, Michael Jacobs
(Morrison-Forster):
Oracle v. Google Hearing 2012-06-20

10:55 clerk comes in and hands out the draft order. Jacobs looks at it,
shakes his head, and says "Jesus" under his breath. Both parties looking
intently over it. Google's team sits down, Oracle's still gathered,
looking grim. Van Nest conferring with Christa Anderson and
short-cropped young red-headed lawyer. Slight smile from Ms. Anderson.

We might remember Michael Jacobs as one of the brilliant attorneys
working for Novell.
Robert Van Nest (Keker & Van Nest, LLP) is the lead attorney for Google.

While Google won big, Oracle will most likely appeal all the way up to
SCOTUS.
This case really, IMHO, is not truly relevant to Linux, but the
underlying issues is how Oracle patented the APIs. This is possibly why
this case might go all the way up the ladder, but Google may also want
to settle rather than spend all that money fighting in court.

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Jerry Feldman <gaf at blu.org>
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