Oracle-Google Patent War May End With A Whimper
By Dana Blankenhorn: Those expecting a major hit to Google (GOOG) earnings from Oracle's (ORCL) copyright and patent suits concerning Java may be disappointed. Speculation from last year, that Oracle (or Apple (AAPL)) might be able to drive Google out of the Android business, or take all possible Android profits away from it, seem to be overblown. The rough justice of the patent courts don't provide such black-and-white verdicts when big companies clash, so legal trends are bullish for Google in the long run, bearish for Oracle, Apple (AAPL) and any other large companies that think patents can drive out competition. Money will likely change hands at the end of the Oracle-Apple fight. In other words, but not enough to matter in the long run. Florian Mueller of Fosspatents reports that a trial on Oracle's Java copyright and patent claims is now due to start March 19. In response to my questioning, heComplete Story »
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