What the Pirate Bay Verdict Could Mean For Google

Posted by Soulskill on Saturday April 18, 2009 @01:17AM from the google-trends-should-be-interesting-to-watch dept.

explosivejared writes "Forbes is running a story discussing the verdict in the Pirate Bay case and its implications on file sharing, specifically with regard to Google. The article points out what most people on Slashdot already realize: Google provides essentially the same service that the Pirate Bay does. The Pirate Bay case may be far from over, accounting for appeals, but the Pirate Bay's assumption of being unchallengeable was shattered. The article raises the question of whether or not Google is untouchable in the matter. The story is quick to point out how the situation resembles a futile game of cat-and-mouse, but given how the Pirate Bay's confidence was ultimately broken, is Google beyond reproach?"

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Been there already by Norsefire · 2009-04-18 01:21 · Score: 5, Informative

This was touched on in the trial, again. and again, and again and again. Ultimately the IFPI said that Google is working with them to stop piracy.

"Kennedy was asked why they haven't sued Google the same way as TPB. He said that Google said they would partner IFPI in fighting piracy and he has a team of 10 people working with Google every day, and if Google hadn't announced they were a partner, IFPI would have sued them too." (src)