the opinion is here:
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/20pdf/18-956_d18f.pdf
Regarding the fact that the question of copyrightability of APIs was not
addressed, Thomas makes, in his dissent (joined by Alito), the following
statement
"The Court inexplicably declines to address copyrightabil-
Unfortunately the argument that APIs are fair use is, "a mixed
question of fact and law." But did point to principles that will make
it easier for some future APIs to pass that bar. But only some. As
the decision says, "The fourth statutory factor focuses upon the
'effect' of the copying in the
Google just won against Oracle in the dispute over Java code. The main
argument was that APIs are "fair use." /Larry
Lawrence Rosen
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