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Oracle wins $1.3 billion in SAP infringement case
Stephen Withers
Wednesday, 24 November 2010 17:10
A US jury has awarded Oracle $US1.3 billion damages in a copyright infringement case against SAP.
SAP conceded the infringement, so the case came down to how much money would change hands to resolve the issue. SAP was reportedly prepared to settle for $US120 million, but Oracle asked the jury for $US1.7 billion. SAP argued for $US28 million.
The jury was more inclined towards the home team, and awarded Oracle $US1.3 billion as a determination of a "fair market licence" for the software in question.
This is reportedly the largest amount ever awarded for copyright infringement.
There is no guarantee that Oracle will actually see the $US1.3 billion. Post-trial motions may result in the amount being varied by the judge, and SAP has indicated it is prepared to appeal the case if necessary.
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