[Android] Google calls for sanctions against Oracle after the disclosure of confidential information

Counsel for Oracle has disclosed the revenues and profit generated by Android, the mobile OS of Google. Indiscretions that are not to the liking of the firm of Mountain View that requires, in the present sanctions.

The court case between the two firms was the stage of revelations well giant for Google. Counsel for Oracle has unveiled the profits generated by Android since its launch : 31 billion of revenue, 22 billion profit. In addition, she revealed the amount paid by Google to be the default search engine on iOS : $ 1 billion.

Information that should remain confidential and be only visible by the opposing party. The latter wishing to be aware of the shortfall caused by Google and determine the amount of claims paid by Google in case of victory.

Oracle alleges that Google knowingly used Java, which was acquired in 2009, to develop Android, without ever having paid a penny.

This sensitive information appeared in the record of the proceedings published on-line, but which was immediately redacted at the request of Google.

However, the firm does not intend to stop there : Google believes that Oracle has deliberately reveal sensitive information, the company has therefore filed a motion for sanctions against her, and also asks that the lawyer is no longer access to certain sensitive documents.