Oracle is suing Google for patent and copyright infringement over the use of Java in the Android operating system. The complaint, which was filed in the Northern District of California, makes several claims that target Google’s use of the Software Development Kit (SDK) and Dalvik virtual machine, which are both used to run the Android OS.
Oracle is claiming that Google infringed on Sun’s patents and trademarks, including the use of code and documentation. The claim, which also seeks monetary damages, has asked the court to stop Google from further infringement – an action which would possibly stop Google from shipping its Android operating system.
Snippets from the lawsuit quote that :
“In developing Android, Google knowingly, directly and repeatedly infringed Oracle’s Java-related intellectual property. This lawsuit seeks appropriate remedies for their infringement.”
“Without consent, authorization, approval, or license, Google knowingly, willingly, and unlawfully copied, prepared, published, and distributed Oracle America’s copyrighted work, portions thereof, or derivative works and continues to do so,”
“Google’s Android infringes Oracle America’s copyrights in Java and Google is not licensed to do so.”
For detailed information on the suit click HERE.
You can also download the full complaint filed by Oracle click HERE.
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I wouldn’t worry too much. Since Android is open-source and free, they can’t really be sued over it (if it’s not sold for a profit, then there’s really nobody to sue). In other words, there isn’t really a case here.
I wouldn’t worry too much. Since Android is open-source and free, they can’t really be sued over it (if it’s not sold for a profit, then there’s really nobody to sue). In other words, there isn’t really a case here.
I wouldn’t say there is nothing to worry about. OS is opensource, but not the hardware that uses it.
But.. I am not defending Oracle. Hope Google was just using java source code which is open sourced.
I wouldn’t say there is nothing to worry about. OS is opensource, but not the hardware that uses it.
But.. I am not defending Oracle. Hope Google was just using java source code which is open sourced.
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