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Here’s how the makers of the “Suyu” Switch emulator plan to avoid getting sued (arstechnica.com)

submitted 8 months ago by nanoUFO@sh.itjust.works to c/games@sh.itjust.works

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[–] Ajen@sh.itjust.works 4 points 8 months ago

but at that point the courts might decide either way and litigation costs money.

It also sets a precedent which makes it easier for Nintendo and other companies to sue open source developers. It would have been bad for everyone in the emulation community if they went to court and lost.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Case_law