They also say the demand came out after Youtube and Google failed to insert a filter into the clips. However Google says they are confident that Youtube respects the rights of all the copyright holders. On the other hand Viacom says:

 “There is no question that Google and Youtube are continuing to take the fruit of our efforts without permission.”

But only last month Viacom asked Youtube to take 100,000 unauthorised clips from comedy central and VH1, which Viacom also own.

Google’s shares have now dropped by 2.6% but they responded by saying: “We will certainly not let this suit become a distraction.”

Note though that Google paid $1.65bn for Youtube last year; and have been legally trying to win permission from media companies for output on Youtube.

 Youtube still has a soaring population of around 70million users worldwide and Google will be hoping that this case will end soon with little cash loss.

Separately, the BBC has sold small clips of their most popular shows to Youtube in an attempt to increase their popularity. The company will also get a little share of advertising revenue made by traffic to new Youtube Channels.  

Ryan.M and Adam.C