Rimini Street, Inc., Petitioners v. Oracle USA, Inc.

Summary

The Supreme Court held that the Copyright Act’s authorization of 'full costs' under 17 U.S.C. § 505 does not expand the awardable expenses beyond the six categories specified in the general costs statute, 28 U.S.C. §§ 1821 and 1920. 'Full' is a term of quantity, not kind, and does not independently authorize expert witnesses, e-discovery, or jury consultant fees. The Court reversed the Ninth Circuit and remanded for further proceedings.