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U.S. Supreme Court sides with Google in copyright fight with Oracle

U.S. Supreme Court sides with Google in copyright fight with Oracle

Hi Everyone, I came across this update in the litigation between Google and Oracle regarding Google’s use of some Oracle code in creation the Android platform. The US Supreme Court has ultimately decided that Google’s use of the code constituted fair use, with the majority noting key factors being that Google “took only what was […]

SCC grants leave to appeal in SOCAN v ESA (2020 FCA 100) – Meaning of “making available”

SCC grants leave to appeal in SOCAN v ESA (2020 FCA 100) – Meaning of “making available”

I subscribe to a newsletter that alerts me any time the SCC grants a leave to appeal, which always results in interesting news for my inbox. In 2012, the SCC decision in ESA v SOCAN (2012 SCC 34) held that no separate communication tariff applies to downloads of a musical work. However, this decision was […]

Another look at digital ownership: California district judge entertains lawsuit against Apple re iTunes “Buy” button

Another look at digital ownership: California district judge entertains lawsuit against Apple re iTunes “Buy” button

Someone is suing Apple over their “Buy” button on iTunes, arguing it’s deceptive in light of the way they license content and reserve the right to stop hosting that content at any time. Apple filed a motion to dismiss on the grounds that no customer would reasonably expect otherwise, and questioned the plaintiff’s standing due […]