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Oracle v. Google Trial On Indefinite Hold

Posted by Soulskill on from the hurry-up-and-wait dept.

symbolset writes "The trial in which Oracle is suing Google over Android has been put on indefinite hold by the trial judge, until Oracle comes up with a credible methodology for figuring alleged damages. The trial was planned to start on or after March 19."

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  1. Stratospheric numbers by Gibgezr · · Score: 5, Insightful

    "For this “delay,” Oracle has no one to blame but itself, given that twice now it has advanced improper methodologies obviously calculated to reach stratospheric numbers." - Judge Alsup He isn't pulling any punches, is he?

    1. Re:Stratospheric numbers by Mathinker · · Score: 4, Insightful

      > Oracle has no one to blame but itself

      Where does this judge live? The MPAA, RIAA, and BSA have been doing this for years, now, no? And as far as I know, no US judge has called them out when they cite their "research" as background information in a court case.

  2. Credible? by Kid+Zero · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Credible Methodology? That doesn't stop the MPAA/RIAA....