Google Dodges $9 Billion Oracle Lawsuit

Google Dodges $9 Billion Oracle Lawsuit

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Business, Social Studies

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The video discusses the verdict of a legal case between Google and Oracle over the use of Java code in Android development. Google's legal team successfully argued fair use, despite initial disadvantages. The trial revealed behind-the-scenes negotiations and the perceived value of Java. The outcome is seen as beneficial for innovation and technology use in Silicon Valley. Oracle plans to appeal, and the case's impact on Oracle's mobile ambitions and stock market reactions are explored.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant challenge for Google in the trial against Oracle?

Avoiding a jury trial

Securing a favorable judge

Proving the originality of their code

Demonstrating fair use of Java code

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a notable aspect of the trial's dynamics?

The lack of evidence presented

The judge's clear support for Oracle

The absence of any negotiations

The judge's perceived bias against Oracle

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Oracle's strategy regarding the Java licenses?

To sell them to Google

To assign a high value for potential uses

To undervalue them for tax purposes

To ignore them in the trial

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the trial's outcome potentially benefit the tech industry?

By restricting the use of open source

By encouraging innovation and growth

By increasing patent litigation

By limiting investment in new technologies

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Oracle's plan following the trial's conclusion?

To abandon Java development

To merge with Google

To appeal the decision

To accept the verdict and move on

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the stock market's reaction to the trial's outcome for Oracle?

No change in stock value

A major increase in stock value

A slight decrease in stock value

A significant drop in stock value

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the trial's outcome mean for Oracle's mobile ambitions?

A boost in their mobile market share

A setback in enforcing Java patents

An increase in mobile app development

A new partnership with Google