Oracle, Google chiefs on witness stand (images)
Eric Schmidt, Larry Page, Larry Ellison, and other luminaries make appearances in a San Francisco courtroom. At issue: does Google's Android OS infringe on Java patents?
Eric Schmidt testifies
Oracle and Google have squared off in a San Francisco courtroom in a case examining the relationship between Google's Android operating system and the Java programming language, created by Sun Microsystems but now owned by Oracle. Specifically, the case -- brought by Oracle -- seeks to determine whether Android infringes on patents and copyrights associated with Java.
This courtroom sketch shows Eric Schmidt, Google's executive chairman (right), being questioned by Oracle lawyer David Boies on Tuesday, April 24. At left is Judge William Alsup.
Editors' note: This slideshow was first published April 17 at 1:01 p.m. PT. It has since been updated with new photos and sketches.
Questioning Schmidt
Leaving the courthouse
Done for the day
Andy Rubin on the stand
Larry Page after testifying
Yes-or-no questions
In testimony on April 18, Page was hard-pressed to give direct answers to questions from Oracle attorney David Boies. For instance:
Boies: This is a yes or no question. Mr. Page, do you, from your own personal knowledge and experience in the industry, know that Sun wanted to avoid fragmentation of the Java platform?
Page: I think they wanted to patrol the Java platform.
You can read more from that exchange here.
Judge, lawyer, and CEO
This sketch from Tuesday, April 17, shows (from left) Judge William Alsup, attorney Oracle attorney David Boies, and Oracle CEO Larry Ellison.