Psystar Goes Down in Flames

Psystar's defense has gone down in flames with Apple's motion for summary judgment on copyright infringement and DMCA violation being granted by the California court. Apple also prevailed on its motion to seal.

According to Groklaw, Psystar's motion for summary judgment on trademark infringement and trade dress is denied and so is its illusory motion for copyright misuse.


There are still issues remaining for trial, despite Psystar's attempt to present everything now as being moot. Here's what's left to be decided at trial: Apple's allegations of breach of contract; induced breach of contract, trademark infringement; trademark dilution; trade dress infringement; and state unfair competition under California Business and Professions Code § 17200; and common law unfair competition. See anything on that list that will be helpful to Psystar?

So that means damages ahead for Psystar on the copyright issues just decided on summary judgment, at a minimum. The court asked for briefs on that subject. In short, Psystar is toast. Psystar's only hope now is Florida, and frankly I wouldn't bet the house on that one. Judges notice if you were just found guilty of a similar cause of action in another state.

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