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Google vs. Oracle: The Showdown, The Stakes
By Kat Asharya
Google and Oracle head to trial in a landmark patent infringement case that may hamstring Android's fortunes in the mobile market.
In Brief: Android On Trial in Google-Oracle Patent Case
By Melissa Daniels
Android is heading to trial, after Oracle and Google failed to reach a settlement in a dispute alleging Google's mobile OS infringes on Oracle's ownership of Java patents.
Google Admits Android Copied Java, Gives Oracle Ammo
By Sandy Fitzgerald
A Google engineer admitted he copied parts of Java while developing Android, a startling admission that gives Oracle ammunition in its courtroom battle with the Internet giant.
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In Brief: What Oracle's Win Means for Google
Tue May 08, 2012 12:38 pm | By Margaret Rock
The jury ruled Google infringed on Oracle's Java language, but failed to reach a decision on whether the software fell under fair use laws, giving Google breathing room to fight back.
Google vs. Oracle: The Showdown, The Stakes
Mon Apr 16, 2012 2:19 pm | By Kat Asharya
Google and Oracle head to trial in a landmark patent infringement case that may hamstring Android's fortunes in the mobile market.
In Brief: Android On Trial in Google-Oracle Patent Case
Tue Apr 03, 2012 1:58 pm | By Melissa Daniels
Android is heading to trial, after Oracle and Google failed to reach a settlement in a dispute alleging Google's mobile OS infringes on Oracle's ownership of Java patents.
NUTS: Apple Sells Out of IPad, Google Stumbles to Keep Up
Sat Mar 17, 2012 5:27 am | By Kate Knibbs
Apple released the new iPad to eager crowds on Friday, as Google stumbles to keep pace with Android.
In Brief: Billions at Stake as Google-Oracle Case Goes to Trial
Wed Mar 14, 2012 1:57 pm | By Kat Asharya
Google and Oracle will go to trial on April 16, a potentially landmark patent case in the wider legal battle against Android.
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Google Gains Advantage Over Oracle in Patent Battle
Tue Jan 17, 2012 1:47 pm | By Janet Maragioglio
The presiding judge pushed back the upcoming Google-Oracle trial indefinitely, shifting the advantage to Google in the longstanding patent battle.
Google, Oracle Head for March Trial in Patent Fight
Thu Jan 05, 2012 12:45 pm | By Sandy Fitzgerald
Oracle and Google have a March court date, giving the companies about three more months to work out a settlement regarding claims the Android OS violates Oracle-owned patents.
HP Comeback Hindered by Oracle Lawsuit
Mon Dec 05, 2011 4:36 pm | By Sandy Fitzgerald
Oracle sued Hewlett-Packard for "false and deceptive statements," adding to HP's growing legal woes as it tries to regain its footing.
Oracle, Google to Negotiate Settlement With Trial Delay
Thu Oct 27, 2011 11:45 am | By Sandy Fitzgerald
The Oracle-Google copyright dispute is postponed until next year, giving both sides more time to hammer out a settlement that may allow them to avoid a lengthy, costly trial.
Oracle to Use Google E-Mail in Patent Suit
Fri Oct 21, 2011 11:21 am | By Sandy Fitzgerald
Oracle can use a Google engineer's e-mail in its patent lawsuit against the company, a potentially damaging piece of evidence that may help Oracle push the search giant into agreeing to a settlement.
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Google, Oracle to Talk After Judge Backs Out
Thu Oct 20, 2011 11:34 am | By Sandy Fitzgerald
The Oracle-Google patent trial is on hold after the presiding judge vacated the trial date, potentially giving the tech companies more time to hammer out a settlement.
Oracle Wants Google's Execs on Stand
Mon Oct 10, 2011 11:36 am | By Sandy Fitzgerald
Oracle plans to call most of Google's top executives to the witness stand in its patent infringement suit later this month, as pressure ramps up as a trial approaches.
Google Urges Judge to Reject Oracle's $2.2 Billion Settlement
Thu Sep 22, 2011 2:41 pm | By Sandy Fitzgerald
Google-Oracle negotiations remained contentious as Google urged a federal judge to reject Oracle's recommendation for a $2.2 billion settlement.
Google, Oracle May Settle as CEOs Continue Negotiations
Tue Sep 20, 2011 11:18 am | By Sandy Fitzgerald
Google and Oracle may be heading towards a settlement as the companies' CEOs meet this week in an attempt to settle Oracle's claims that Google's Android infringed on its patents.
Judge Okays Oracle's Claims Against Google
Fri Sep 16, 2011 11:05 am | By Margaret Rock
A judge ruled the bulk of Oracle's claims on copyright infringement on Google can move forward, ramping up pressure for both parties to litigate or settle.











