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Thursday Grok: Oracle v Google — fat lady refuses to sing

Google, according to a jury, violated Oracle’s copyright but it hasn’t been able to decide whether Google overstepped the fair use provisions of the law. And we are still waiting for the fat lady to sing. Indeed, she’s just getting warmed up.
Australian ISP prevails in long-running copyright infringement suit

A long-running lawsuit against Australia's second-largest ISP has ended in a defeat for the entertainment industry, which sought to hold the ISP liable for copyright infringement on its network.
Thursday Grok: Patently obvious—Apple and Samsung agree to mediation through gritted teeth

It is a little reported side effect of the Apple and Samsung patent stoush that it has engorged the bank balance of technology publishers the world over due to its appeal to those fat, hungry Google spiders.
Optus wins TV Now case

Optus can continue to show live sports via its mobile TV service, TV Now, following a favourable verdict in Sydney.
Wednesday Grok: Alleged anti-poaching conspiracy looks shabby, shameless and probably very expensive

Company executives who conspire to manipulate prices are breaking the law. Generally, this involves a company agreeing with competitors to keep prices high. But conspiring to keep prices artificially low, if that's what's happened, may land some of the tech sectors’ biggest firms in very hot java.
Monday Grok: Copyright — it’s only theft when it’s someone else’s work

No sooner had the dust settled on the SOPA debate — a bad law the tech sector did a good job of torpedoing — than the nerdlingers were up in arms once again about copyright theft. But it's not what you think.
Julian Assange says he's launching TV show

You've read his leaks. Now watch his show.
Megaupload case raises question of provider knowledge

How much knowledge does a platform provider need to have of the files being traded on their system before they can be considered culpable?
Wikipedia, Google protest US net bills

Wikipedia went dark, Google blotted out its logo and other popular websites planned protests to voice concern over legislation in the US Congress intended to crack down on online piracy.
Microsoft, Alcatel-Lucent settle dispute

Microsoft and Alcatel-Lucent have settled a patent dispute, following a jury verdict last year that would have had Microsoft pay US$70 million for infringement.

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