Oracle Must Curb Android Damages Claim Vs. Google

Oracle received some bittersweet news July 21 in its patent infringement case against Google over Android.

Oracle sued Google last August, alleging that its Android operating system violates seven patents, related to Java, which the company acquired through its purchase of Sun Microsystems. During Google has denied any infringement, it recently signaled some merit to the matter when it indicated it would be willing to pay Oracle to settle.

However, he as well agreed with Cockburn that advertising revenue Google earns from Android phones does contribute to Android's value.

"Oracle may depose [Google co-founder and CEO] Mr. Page for a maximum of two hours, excluding breaks, solely on topics relevant to the willfulness of Defendant's alleged patent infringement, and the value of Android to Defendant," Alsup wrote.

Page's testimony, in which Oracle's attorneys will bid to show he was aware the company was in dark territory by not acquiring a license for Java research from Sun previously Android launched in 2007, is crucial. Alsup cautioned that "there is a substantial opportunity that a permanent injunction will be granted" if it is found guilty of infringement.