SCO-Linux lawsuits

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:law
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs SCO v. IBM
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label SCO-Linux lawsuits
gptkbp:impact increased awareness of open source legal risks
strengthened legal position of Linux
gptkbp:involvedIn gptkb:IBM
gptkb:Novell
gptkb:DaimlerChrysler
gptkb:Red_Hat
gptkb:The_SCO_Group
gptkb:AutoZone
gptkbp:jurisdiction gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:mediaCoverage widely covered in technology press
gptkbp:notableEvent 2007: Novell wins summary judgment
2010: Jury finds Novell owns UNIX copyrights
2016: Final judgment in favor of IBM
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:software
gptkb:UNIX
gptkb:Linux
gptkbp:requires SCO claimed IBM misappropriated trade secrets
SCO claimed Linux infringed UNIX copyrights
SCO claimed Novell did not own UNIX copyrights
gptkbp:result IBM prevailed in court
Novell found to own UNIX copyrights
SCO filed for bankruptcy
SCO lost most claims
gptkbp:startDate 2003
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:SCO_Group
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7