Yeah it looks like Psystar’s days are numbered folks.
In a ruling filed in the Northern District Court of California on Friday, Judge William Alsup “ruled that Psystar had violated Apple’s rights to reproduce OS X, distribute it, and to create derivative works.”. In addition, the judge also ruled in favor of Apple in the areas of contributory infringement, copyright misuse, and violation of the DMCA. Yes, as expected, Psystar got hammered in the court system.
However according to Groklaw, there are still issues that have not been resolved including “Apple’s allegations of breach of contract; induced breach of contract, trademark infringement; trademark dilution; trade dress infringement; and state unfair competition under California Business and Professions Code § 17200; and common law unfair competition”
Going forward, a hearing has been set for December 14th to determine what kind of “relief” Apple can request – aka – what damages Apple will suck out of Psystar.
Yeah.. see ya Psystar – it was nice knowing ya.
You can read the PDF version of the order here.
[Check it out via PC Magazine]
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