American software support service provider Rimini Street (Hereafter called "Rimini" ) A legal dispute with software company Oracle dates back 13 Before the New Year. 2010 years, Oracle lawsuit Rimini Copyright infringement. 2015 years, Oracle wins lawsuit, obtained 9000 $10, 000 in damages, Court and attorney fees and prohibitions Rimini A permanent injunction against copyright infringement.

2022 years 1 month, Court ruling Rimini Contempt of court and ordered to pay 63 $10, 000 in sanctions money. Consider the company 400 $100 million revenue position, This number is insignificant. At the same time, Rimini On the UK technology news site The Register Said it was considering various options, Including appeal, While it's in 2014 A lawsuit against Oracle is also underway (Rimini II case) . In the case, Rimini Accused Oracle of unlawful anti-competitive conduct and sought a declaratory judgment.

In this particular case, Rimini Says it has made changes to its software support practices, And ask the court to declare himself 2014 years 7 month 31 It has not infringed Oracle's copyright. Fundamentally speaking, This is a way to remove legal uncertainty for its investors and users. Oracle countersued for copyright infringement, And charge Rimini It's a violation of business terms.

Nevada federal Judge Miranda．du (Miranda Du) recently "Rimini II" A permanent injunction was issued in the case, demand Rimini Termination of various support programs, And further restrict other programs. The company must also publish a copy containing 14 Point content press release, This includes making no claims to customers "oracle-bone CPU Little value to the customer, No longer fit" , Nor claim "in 2014 years 2 Lunar solstice 2020 years 1 During the month, Rimini No Oracle software was copied or shared with customers" .

The court said, The press release must state the purpose of the press release "to Rimini Description of customers and prospects Rimini Made false and misleading statements in its advertising and marketing activities" . Injunction balance, These misrepresentations include "Once Oracle's enterprise resource plan (ERP) Platform stabilization, There is no need for Oracle to provide additional patches" .

however, Rimini Called it in a statement "Disagreed with several of the court's conclusions, Survey result, Comments and rulings" . The company has filed a notice of appeal. Rimini Point out, In this long legal battle, Rimini An earlier appeal had been successfully lodged, And succeeded in winning Oracle 3400 A $10, 000 refund.

Rimini The company also noted in a note to investors, Oracle has withdrawn its request for monetary relief. Oracle says its license agreement prevents it Rimini Record your own in the technical specification "Proprietary technology" Sum code, Rimini Noting that the court rejected Oracle's argument, The court also found that Oracle's software licenses prevented customers from hiring Rimini Such a third party for software updates or fixes.

The District court judge's injunction also requires Rimini CEO Seth．Lavan (Seth Ravin) Copyright infringement against the company, Responsible for removing copyright notices and false advertising practices.

Latest order Rimini Immediately and permanently stop using and running some software, Includes automated tools and code profilers. The ruling also said, The company should be in place after the injunction 30 Within days (namely 2023 years 8 month 23 The other day) publish "correctability" Press release. (Be compiled from www. theregister. com)

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