Oracle America, Inc. v. Google Inc.

Filing 708

ORDER REGARDING COPYRIGHT ISSUES. Signed by Judge Alsup on February 1, 2012. (whalc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/1/2012)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
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ORACLE AMERICA, INC.,

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For the Northern District of California

United States District Court

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Plaintiff,
v.

ORDER REGARDING
COPYRIGHT ISSUES

GOOGLE INC.,
Defendant.
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No. C 10-03561 WHA

To help frame copyright issues, this order requests that the parties each submit briefs

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regarding the main copyright liability issues at trial. In the 15-page opening briefs, please

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identify the remaining copyrights and the affirmative defenses for each claim of liability. Please

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include briefing on the burden of proof and allocation between the judge versus jury. For issues

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that should be resolved by the judge, please identify any underlying facts that first need to be

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decided by the jury. Provide authoritative citations. The opening briefs are due by NOON ON

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MARCH 9, 2012. Each party may submit ten-page responses. The response briefs are due by

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NOON ON MARCH 23, 2012. Please, no declarations or attachments.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.

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Dated: February 1, 2012.

WILLIAM ALSUP
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE