The Friendly Troll
The Friendly Troll is a podcast with observations of the global tech industry from the perspective of the Global South. Our trolling is meant to enlighten listeners and explore interesting topics from a new point of view. The podcast is produced by CIPIT, the Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law, at Strathmore University in Nairobi, Kenya.
The Friendly Troll
Software, copyright, and Fair Use/Dealing - the Case of Google v. Oracle
A recent decision in the US Supreme Court held that copying parts of an application program interface is a "fair use" under US Copyright Law. In this episode, Isaac Rutenberg looks at whether a similar ruling would result in a "fair dealing" framework, and the wider implications of the case.
Thanks to the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) for general support of CIPIT, which allows us to make these podcasts.
Music credits (selected for the appropriate title, given the two parties in the court case!):
Showdown by Kevin MacLeod