MAY 25, 2016 | US
BSA Expresses Disappointment Over Today's Oracle v. Google Verdict
We are disappointed in the outcome of today’s trial. The unauthorized copying for commercial purposes of substantial and essential elements of a competitor’s code in a manner that undermines the market for that software seems inconsistent with public interest goals of the fair use defense. We worry about the impact today’s verdict could have on the incentives for software companies to invest in research and development.
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The Business Software Alliance (www.bsa.org) is the global trade association of the enterprise software industry, representing companies that are leaders in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, quantum, and other breakthrough technologies. We work in over 20 markets in the US, Europe, and Asia, advocating for policies that build trust in technology so that every industry sector and the public can benefit from innovation.