Copyright stats from google

Michael Coyle
June 2, 2012

Transparent Google. The extent of the copyright problem.

Google has disclosed the extent to which it acts upon copyright infringments on line. You can see it here https://www.google.com/transparencyreport/removals/copyright/

In the past month some 1, 440, 208 URLs were removed. Our own BPI which actively sought the removal of many thousands was a key player in the requests.

It highlights how busy Internet trafffic is and shows to a large extent how Google is seeking to police as well as provide the service.

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Michael Coyle

Michael is Lawdit’s Principal and heads our Commercial and Intellectual Property Department. As a Solicitor Advocate, he is one of a select group of legal experts qualified to represent clients as an advocate in the Higher Courts in England and Wales. He holds a Master of Laws degree (LL.M) from Nottingham Trent University and is a guest lecturer at Southampton Solent University. He has also completed a teaching stint at the Academy of Music in Guildford where Michael taught copyright law. Michael is highly regarded for his work in all areas of intellectual property law (which includes the eCommerce and IT fields), litigation and company/commercial matters. He regularly advises on non-contentious issues including regulatory and statutory obligations and has been involved in many successful disputes, with a strong reputation for finding common sense and practical solutions for clients. In 2017, Michael was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Law from Southampton Solent University for his contribution to the University and his continued support to its students.