Oracle contends that programming languages should be afforded the same protection as any unique language. It’s not a perfect analogy, but let’s take the Klingon language as an example.

Oracle ORCL recently announced the release of Java 20, the latest version of the world’s number-one development platform and programming language. Java 20, also known as Oracle JDK 20, includes ...

But in addition to the patent claims, Oracle also alleges that Android violates its Java copyright. In court filings, Oracle claims that a computer programming language is copyrightable.

The U.S. Supreme Court this morning found Google’s use of Oracle’s Java application programming interface (“API packages”) a fair use as a matter of law, with Justices Thomas and Alito ...

The final outcome of Oracle-Google trial will determine whether computer programming languages are subject to copyright law. Charles Cooper April 17, 2012 4:00 a.m. PT 4 min read ...