Official statement
For copied content displayed in search results, the appropriate procedure is to submit a DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) request using Google's legal form, not through Search Console or Spam Report. This is a formal legal procedure.
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TL;DR
Google recommends using the DMCA form to report copied content. Search Console is not intended for this purpose. A formal legal procedure must be followed to protect your copyright.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Qu'est-ce que le formulaire DMCA de Google ?
C'est un outil pour signaler les contenus violant le droit d'auteur sur Google.
Pourquoi ne pas utiliser Search Console ?
Search Console n'est pas conçu pour gérer les violations de copyright.
Le DMCA s'applique-t-il à l'échelle mondiale ?
Le DMCA est lié à la législation américaine, mais peut avoir des implications internationales.
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