California Federal Judge Denies Dismissal Of Criminal Copyright Claim

(August 18, 2017, 10:27 AM EDT) -- SAN FRANCISCO — Allegations that a defendant gained access to copyrighted electronic design automation (EDA) software through fraud in violation of the Copyright Act are adequately pleaded, a California federal judge ruled Aug. 15 in denying a motion to dismiss (Synopsys Inc. v. Ubiquiti Network Inc., et al., No. 17-561, N.D. Calif., 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 130070)....