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*Copyrightability of software: Certain elements of computer operating systems are copyrightable. *Fair use: Compatible products can exist without infringing upon copyrighted material, as long as they meet the criteria of fair use.
→Apple
:'''Reason:''' Copyright infringement. Apple claimed that Franklin's Apple II compatible computers copied portions of Apple's operating system code.
:'''Outcome:''' The court ruled in favor of Apple, establishing the following:
;Additional Information: *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. *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.
