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Computer scientists oppose Oracle's bid to copyright Java APIs

Copyrighting the Java APIs would hurt innovation and deny end users affordable technology, says EFF brief

By James Niccolai, IDG News Service, 05/31/13

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Oracle responded sharply. "I guess everyone is having collective amnesia about the uncontroverted testimony that Android is not compatible with Java," said spokeswoman Deborah Hellinger.

At trial, Oracle argued that the complex structure and syntax of the Java APIs make them a creative work worthy of protection. Google knowingly copied the APIs, it said, and has since made billions of dollars from the success of Android, which is now the world's top-selling smartphone operating system.

James Niccolai covers data centers and general technology news for IDG News Service. Follow James on Twitter at @jniccolai. James's e-mail address is james_niccolai@idg.com

The IDG News Service is a Network World affiliate.