# SerpApi Wins Motion to Dismiss Google Lawsuit Court rules in favor of keeping the internet open, setting a significant precedent. - **Source:** [Daring Fireball](https://brifing.si/source/bbc604d1-4212-4e70-9dbd-e291115f1f22) - **Published:** 2026-07-25 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/5491660f-e050-441f-9b0b-eee06dce507e ## Case Overview SerpApi is a company that scrapes Google search results and offers them via an API. Google sued, claiming this violated the DMCA. However, the court granted SerpApi's motion to dismiss, marking a pivotal decision in the case. ## Court's Decision The U.S. District Court rejected Google's attempt to expand DMCA control. The ruling emphasized that access to publicly available pages cannot be restricted, a major win for open internet principles. ## SerpApi's Defense SerpApi CEO Julien Khaleghy stated the victory benefits all internet users, not just their company. They affirmed their commitment to continue providing access to public search data. ## Google's Dilemma The fact that Google itself scrapes the entire web to build its search index became a key point in SerpApi's defense. The court considered this double standard in its ruling. ## Industry Reactions Many in the tech and data sectors welcomed the decision. AI companies and researchers particularly highlighted the importance of open data access, calling it a boost for innovation. ## Future Implications This ruling could set a precedent for similar cases. Debates on open internet and data access are expected to intensify. SerpApi's victory may mark a turning point for digital freedoms. ## Sources covering this story - https://serpapi.com/blog/google-v-serpapi-the-court-granted-our-motion-to-dismiss/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._