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Google vs Oracle: Verdict coming in Android 'copying' case

A crucial verdict in the courtroom battle between Google and software developer Oracle is imminent after a jury retired to consider the case.Oracle alleges that Google unlawfully copied elements of the its Java software, when it developed the Android mobile operating system rather than pay a license fee.Google admits it did utilise the Java API under the "fair use" policy, but then created its own software rather than "copy" the Java within Android.If the jury decides Google is at fault, it may end up costing the search giant billions in...

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Published By: Tech Radar - Tuesday, 1 May, 2012

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