Overview
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Docket: #18-956
References:
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Section 101 (copyrightability of computer software)
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Section 102 (exceptions to copyrightability, specifically “method of operation”)
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Section 107 (standard fair use considerations)
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Section 117 (specific exceptions to software copyrightability)
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Section 302 (duration of copyright)
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Rule 39 (option for a jury trial)
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Rule 50 (appellate review of matter of law)
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Baker (merger doctrine)
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Altai (lower court standards for APIs)
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CONTU Report (fair use)
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Harper (fair use, standard of review)
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Stewart (fair use)
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Seventh Amendment (relationship of courts and juries with respect to facts)
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Liberty Lobby (standard of review under summary judgement, and hence rule 50)
Google’s argument:
Oracle’s argument:
US Government’s argument:
Google’s rebuttal: