Apple Inc. v. Psystar Corp.’s Empirical Analysis
2009
Citation profile
1 federal appellate · 1 district ·
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Applies 17 U.S.C. § 101 (§ 101 of the Copyright Act of 1976) · 17 U.S.C. § 117 (§ 101 of the Copyright Act of 1976) · 17 U.S.C. § 502 (§ 101 of the Copyright Act of 1976) · 17 U.S.C. § 506 (§ 101 of the Copyright Act of 1976)
Relies on eBay Inc. v. MERCEXCHANGE, LL · Sony Corporation of America v. Universal City Studios Inc · National Labor Relations Board v. Express Publishing Co. · Rent-A-Center, Inc. v. Canyon Television & Appliance Rental, Inc. · Walt Disney Co. v. Powell
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“would not harm the public; rather, consistent with the policies underling copyright protection, an injunction preventing Psystar from continuing to commit infringing and illegal, if not criminal, acts under the Copyright Act ... would ensure that the public will continue to benefit from the fruits of Apple’s labor.” Id. (emphasis in plaintiffs’ motion). In Psystar, summary judgment was entered against defendant Psystar Corporation, which was found liable for copyright infringement. Psystar Corporation purchased a copy of Apple’s computer operating system, created a”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
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