In an epic twist in the tech world, Oracle has turned to a Nevada federal court with a bold request – a staggering $12.2 million in legal fees and related expenses. This move comes after a grueling five-year campaign to uphold an injunction against Rimini Street Inc., an adversary accused of persistently infringing on Oracle’s software rights.
Oracle Seeks $12M Of IP Injunction Enforcement :The Heart of the Conflict
The drama unfolds in a 32-page motion where Oracle paints a picture of a relentless struggle, seeking approximately $10.5 million for attorney fees and around $1.7 million in additional costs. These figures stem from Oracle’s efforts from November 2018 to September 2023 to enforce a permanent injunction – a legal shield activated half a decade ago.
Oracle’s narrative in the motion is one of a Goliath wrestling with the cunning of David. They depict Rimini’s behavior as contemptuous, filled with misrepresentations and stubborn resistance. “Rather than demonstrating compliance, Rimini danced around the truth,” Oracle alleges, emphasizing their exhaustive efforts to verify Rimini’s compliance with the injunction.
The Tug of War: Discovery and Resistance
Oracle’s saga includes a phase where they reopened discovery to check if Rimini was playing by the rules. This phase, which should have been a brief endeavor, turned into a two-year odyssey filled with legal skirmishes and revelations of Rimini’s alleged ongoing infringements.
