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December 20, 2025
Google lobs lawsuit at search result scraping firm SerpApi
Google has filed a lawsuit to protect its search results, targeting a firm called SerpApi that has turned Google’s 10 blue links into a business. According to Google, SerpApi ignores established law and Google’s terms to scrape and resell its search engine results pages (SERPs). This is not the first action against SerpApi, but Google’s decision to go after a scraper could signal a new, more aggressive stance on protecting its search data.
TL;DR
- Google is suing SerpApi for scraping and reselling its search engine results.
- The lawsuit claims SerpApi violates Google's terms and copyright law.
- The increasing demand for search data in the AI era may be a driving factor.
- Google argues the action protects website owners' rights, not just its own business.
- Google does not offer an official API for its search results.
- This legal move could impact competitors who rely on SERP scraping for data.
- Google has recently formed a partnership with Reddit for data integration into Gemini.
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