Oracle copyright lawsuit to go to trial in September

Multinational computer technology company Oracle has just announced that a federal judge will be moving forward with their lawsuit against Rimini Street and its CEO, Seth Ravin. The case is set to be tried this September.

Legal disputes between the two companies started back in 2010, when Oracle sued Rimini and Ravin for allegedly infringing on their intellectual property, committing computer fraud and several related business torts. Rimini counter sued, claiming that Oracle was guilty of defamation and practicing unfair competition. In February 2014 the Court granted summary judgment in favor of Oracle and then dismissed Rimini's claims later that year.

As the case prepares to go to trial, it would seem that there are no active settlement discussions between the two companies. Oracle seeks over $200 million in damages, as well as an injunction that would cripple Rimini's current business model, which Oracle believes revolves around infringing on other companies' intellectual property.

Oracle's counsel said that the company "looks forward to the September trial in this case. Oracle filed this lawsuit to stop Rimini's unlawful conduct. Even though the Court has found that Rimini's practices were infringing, Rimini and Ravin have not committed to stopping those practices. We look forward to presenting our case to the jury to protect Oracle's intellectual property rights."

If believe someone is profiting off of your work without your permission, it's important to contact a skilled business attorney as soon as possible. A good lawyer can help you navigate the complex world of copyright law and, in case of litigation, protect your rights and get you just compensation.

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