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“The Copyright Case of the Century”: Final Settlement between Google and Oracle on API Copyright Infringement

IPilogue

It started out in 2010 when Oracle sued Google for copying the application programming interfaces (APIs) of Java, a programming language developed and licensed by Sun Microsystems and later acquired by Oracle, in Google’s development of the Android operating system. The case meandered through constant reversals of judicial judgements.

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How Fair Use Helps Bloggers Publish Their Research (Cross-Post)

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

[I published this post initially on the Association of Research Libraries blog in celebration of Fair Use Week 2022. Fair use is supposed to protect research bloggers in these circumstances. 2010 WL 4115413 (D. 2010), a blogger won a motion to dismiss for republishing 8 sentences of a 30 sentence new article.

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HIT NETFLIX CONTENT AND THE COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT THAT FOLLOWS

JIPL Online

Then, the post will predict how Netflix may shift its content practices, defense strategies, and settlement tactics as a result of their past litigation successes in copyright actions. SETTLEMENT CASES. 9] Both parties reached an amicable settlement. [10] 9] Both parties reached an amicable settlement. [10] TRIAL CASES.

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Second Life case settles

Likelihood of Confusion

The IMPACT® blog reports a settlement in the Second Life dispute. Originally posted 2010-03-28 10:00:14. Republished by Blog Post Promoter. The post Second Life case settles appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.

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[Guest Post] Long walk to copyright reform #9: The Copyright Amendment Bill ensures fair remuneration for South African creators and performers

The IPKat

This led to the establishment of bodies such as the Music Industry Task Team (MITT) in 2000 (p26) and the Copyright Review Commission (CRC) in 2010.

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Journey Through “Januarys” on SpicyIP (2005 – Present)

SpicyIP

We have already traversed through Junes , Julys , Augusts , Septembers , Octobers , Novembers , Decembers , and shared some stories like Rahul Cherian’s Legacy, 2010’s International Efforts on Pandemics, Corruption in IP Offices, Law Making via Leaked Documents, etc. It’s the 8th post of this monthly series.

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[Guest post] Does election rhyme with copyright protection?

The IPKat

Truth be told, the answer is simple – use of a copyright work requires its rightholder’s permission, unless an exception is applicable. Politicians keep using the “fair use” defence, arguing that the political use of the works serves a noncommercial purpose or falls within the parody exception.