Re: [License-discuss] Google wins

2021-04-05 Thread dmg
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-

Re: [License-discuss] Google wins

2021-04-05 Thread Ben Tilly
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