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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.

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Cut! Wasatch Academy Settles Suit Over Student Film

BYU Copyright Blog

The complaint alleged copyright infringement and violations of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act by Wasatch Academy through the unauthorized use of a musical work controlled by Charming Beasts in a student film created by a student at Wasatch Academy in 2010. We will be sure to keep you posted on any updates as they occur.

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The Bizarre Career of Damien Hirst

Plagiarism Today

In 2010, artist Charles Thomspon compiled a list of 15 separate plagiarism allegations against Hirst and published them in the art magazine Jackdaw. However, even if they do infringe copyright and are successfully sued, often the settlement amount or the damages is miniscule compared to what they were able to earn.

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Is Your Website Published or Unpublished?

Plagiarism Today

In February 2010, FDN entered into an agreement with CCA where FDN would build and host a website for CCA for the purpose of selling CCA-manufactured furniture. Barring a settlement, this case has a long way to go and there may be appeals and other courts to weigh in. Understanding the Case. The case itself is fairly straightforward.

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Nomadix, Guest-Tek Reach Settlement In Patent Fight

IP Law 360

Nomadix and Guest-Tek reached a settlement Wednesday ending post-trial disputes following a California federal jury's verdict that netted Nomadix $4 million on its claims that its rival shorted it on a 2010 royalties agreement to use patents that help connect hotel guests to internet services.

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Piracy Portal ‘Hikari-no-Akari’ Shuts Down Following Legal Pressure

TorrentFreak

Founded in 2010, Hikari-no-Akari (HnA) positioned itself as the go-to site for fans of Japanese music. According to a press release from RIAJ, there is no agreement or settlement. With anime booming across the globe, HnA’s audience didn’t stop at the border. domain is listed as suspended.

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Filelinked Was Shut Down By ACE – Can Replacements Avoid The Same Fate?

TorrentFreak

” ACE provides no specific details on the terms of the shutdown but, if similar actions are any yardstick, a cease-and-desist notice and some kind of settlement were likely involved. . “This service was popular in both the US and in Europe, running operations out of Freising [Germany].” What Now For Filelinked Replacements.