Viacom, Google Bury the Hatchet Over YouTube

Settlement of Seven-Year Copyright Litigation Could Lead to Partnerships

Updated March 18, 2014 5:21 p.m. ET

Viacom Inc. resolved copyright litigation with Google Inc. over the tech giant's YouTube video site, ending a seven-year legal fight that became a symbol of tensions between media companies that produce content and websites that let users share it.

The terms of the settlement weren't disclosed. People familiar with the matter said no money changed hands. But with the litigation out of the way, both sides feel they could explore a...

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