How to Report Copyright Infringement on Google

How to Report Copyright Infringement on Google

Learn how to file a copyright infringement complaint using Google’s “Report Content for Legal Reasons” form. A step-by-step guide for artists, authors, and creators.

A Simple Guide to Using Google's Legal Removal Request PageAs a creator, few things are more frustrating than finding your original work—whether a book, artwork, or design—being shared or sold online without your permission.
Thankfully, Google provides a legal pathway to help you take action when your rights are being violated.
In this post, I’ll walk you through how to use Google’s official page for reporting illegal or unauthorized content:

🔗 Report Content for Legal Reasons

What Is This Page For?Google’s Legal Removal Request page allows individuals to report content that violates the law or their rights across Google services, including:

• Google Search
• YouTube
• Blogger
• Google Drive (in some cases)

You can use it to report:

• Copyright infringement
• Counterfeit goods
• Personal data exposure
• Defamation or illegal content

How to Submit a Copyright Complaint (Step-by-Step)🔹 Step 1: Click “Create a request”Begin by clicking the blue button to start your report.
🔹 Step 2: Select the type of issueChoose “Copyright infringement” as your reason.
🔹 Step 3: Fill in the details of your original workYou’ll be asked to describe your copyrighted work. For example:

“My book, ‘A Tasty Tale of Kimchi,’ is officially sold on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/XXXXXXXX. It is being reproduced and sold without permission at the following URL.”

You must also provide:

• Authorized URL (where your work is legally posted)
• Infringing URL (where it is being misused or copied)

🔹 Step 4: Final declaration and electronic signatureAt the end of the form, you'll be required to confirm that all information is accurate and that you are authorized to submit this claim. Then, add your digital signature.

What Happens After You Submit?Google will review the request. If they verify the infringement:

• The infringing page may be removed from Google Search results
• Content may be taken down from YouTube or Blogger (if hosted there)

You’ll usually receive a confirmation email within a few days.

Final ThoughtsAs artists and creators, it’s our responsibility to protect our work.
Don’t hesitate to stand up for your rights—this form exists to help you do exactly that.
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🛡️ If your work has been misused online, take action today.
Start here:
👉 https://support.google.com/legal/answer/3110420