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:*Fair use: Compatible products can exist without infringing upon copyrighted material, as long as they meet the criteria of fair use.
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→Not directly about emulation
:'''Outcome:''' The court ruled in favor of Apple, establishing the following:
:*Copyrightability of software: Certain elements of computer operating systems are copyrightable.
:*This case was a landmark decision that significantly impacted software copyright law and the development of computer emulation.
:*The court's definition of fair use remains influential in software copyright cases today. '''Fair use''': Compatible products can exist without infringing upon copyrighted material, as long as they meet the criteria of fair use.
:*Although not directly related to emulation, this case set a precedent that indirectly affects emulation by clarifying the legal boundaries of software compatibility and copyright protection, which are relevant to the creation and distribution of emulators.
:*Non-infringing use: The Betamax VCR was not inherently infringing, as it had substantial non-infringing uses, such as timeshifting (recording programs to watch later).
:*Contributory infringement: The Court did not establish a strict standard for contributory infringement, but held that Sony could not be held liable for the infringing actions of its customers.
:*This case had a significant impact on the development of home video recording technology and the legal landscape surrounding copyright and new technologies.
:*The concept of "fair use" was not directly addressed in this case, but the Court's emphasis on non-infringing uses laid the groundwork for future fair use arguments related to new technologies.
