Google's social services have found a mixed reception in Europe, but a French court has dismissed claims that video site YouTube violated a TV network's copyright. French broadcaster TF1 sued YouTube for 141 million euros in damages four years ago, claiming Google was responsible for copyrighted programs that ended up on its site. The court, however, determined that as long as Google took steps to remove copyrighted content once it had been notified, it wasn't liable if individual users posted infringing material. It also required TF1 to pay 80,000 euros to cover Google's court costs.
In a blog post, Google lauded the decision, saying it would free people to use YouTube without fear of liability and "demonstrates how the Internet is...
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