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Google LLC v. Oracle America, Inc.

Ruling by

Stephen G. Breyer

Lower Court

U.S. Court of Appeals for The Federal Circuit

Lower Court Judge

Kathleen O'Malley

dissenting Judge(s)

Clarence Thomas
Google's copying of Java SE API, which included only lines of code that were needed to allow programmers to put their accrued talents to work in new and transformative program, was fair use.



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