Oracle suffers major setback in Google case

[Derrick]

Oracle suffers major blow in Google case

A U.S. judge dismissed Oracle Corp’s copyright claims against Google Inc for parts of the Java programming language, knocking out Oracle’s prime vehicle for damages in a high stakes legal battle over smartphones...

 

[Nuxxy]

Oracle spokeswoman Deborah Hellinger said the company will “vigorously appeal” Alsup’s order. “This ruling, if permitted to stand, would undermine the protection for innovation and invention in the United States,” Hellinger wrote in an email.

Oracle didn't develop Java, Sun did, and then Oracle bought them out. So what innovation and invention did they do? :wtf:

 

[Jola]

IMO Oracle are trying to undermine innovation.

 

[Sodan]

IMO Oracle are trying to undermine innovation.

My thoughts exactly.

 

[zamicro]

Finally: a sane judge!

I am glad for this decision.