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Google’s use of Java APIs in Android – fair use?

Author: Dr. Kalyan Kankanala
May 31, 2016
Copyrights, Intellectual Property, Open Source Licensing

The District Court ruled that Google’s use of Java APIs in Android falls under fair use, emphasising interoperability. The case has sparked ongoing debate within both open source and proprietary software communities, with further appeals expected.

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