Viacom, which sued video-sharing site YouTube and Google for copyright infringement, in its motion for summary judgment contended Google acquired YouTube in 2006 because it was a haven of infringement and planned to profit from it. Google in its own motion alleged that after filing the suit, Viacom secretly uploaded video content to YouTube, even while publicly complaining about its presence there. While a judge weighs arguments from Viacom and YouTube, a legal expert said YouTube might have the advantage of transforming into a solid business and brand.
– While a judge weighs arguments from Viacom and YouTube in
one of the most closely watched copyright cases in the Web’s young history, a
legal expert said YouTube might have the advantage of transforming into a reputable business.
Viacom
sued
video-sharing site YouTube and Google for copyright …