Oracle sues Google over alleged use of Java in building Android OS
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Oracle sues Google over alleged use of Java in building Android OS
Oracle sues Google Inc for patent and copyright infringement in the development of Android smartphone Operating System. The suit, filed in California federal court, claims that Google knowingly, directly and repeatedly infringed Oracle's Java-related intellectual property in developing Android. This statement was made by Oracle spokeswoman Karen Tillman. This lawsuit seeks appropriate remedies, she said.Oracle acquired Java through its $5.6 billion purchase of Sun Microsystems earlier this year. Analysts say the suit against Google could signal that Oracle intends to be more aggressive in seeking licensees for Java technology which is used in many types of Internet-based products.A Google spokesman said he could not comment on the lawsuit as the company had not had a chance to review it yet.Analysts say Google's Android operating system uses portions of Java technology.
