Apple has lost an early challenge in its lawsuit against Corellium, a security firm that offers a virtualized version of iOS for security testing.
About the case
In August of last year, Apple filed a lawsuit against the virtualization software company Corellium claimed that Corellium’s products could be dangerous if they fall into the wrong hands because security flaws discovered by Corellium could be used to hack iPhones.
It also argued that Corellium sells its product indiscriminately
Judgement
A judge in Florida has tossed out Apple’s copyright claims.
The judge in the case ruled that Corellium’s creation of virtual iPhones was not a copyright violation, in part because it was designed to help improve the security for all iPhone users.
Corellium wasn’t creating a competing product for consumers.
Rather, it was a research tool for a comparatively small number of customers.
Judge found that Corellium used a vetting process before selling its products to customers.
Comment from Corellium
“We are very pleased with the Court’s ruling on fair use and are proud of the strength and resolve that our clients at Corellium have displayed in this important battle.
The Court affirmed the strong balance that fair use provides against the reach of copyright protection into other markets, which is a huge win for the security research industry in particular.”
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