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Recognition of Authors under Japanese Copyright Law: Principles and Business Exceptions

Recognition of Authors under Japanese Copyright Law: Principles and Business Exceptions

In the realm of Japanese copyright law, determining "who is the author" is an extremely important issue that serves as the starting point for all r...

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Understanding Joint Ownership and Identification of Copyright Holders under Japanese Copyright Law

Understanding Joint Ownership and Identification of Copyright Holders under Japanese Copyright L.

Japan's content industry, encompassing fields such as film, animation, music, and literature, is globally acclaimed. For companies entering this vi...

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Employment Visas for Hiring Foreign Nationals in Japan: Procedures and Requirements for the Top 5 Residency Statuses

Employment Visas for Hiring Foreign Nationals in Japan: Procedures and Requirements for the Top .

In recent years, the presence of foreign talent in Japan's labor market has been increasingly prominent. According to the Ministry of Health, Labou...

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Employing Foreign Nationals in the Trading Industry: Key Points for Obtaining a Work Visa

Employing Foreign Nationals in the Trading Industry: Key Points for Obtaining a Work Visa

In the modern era of deepening globalization, the Japanese trade industry considers the acquisition of talent with diverse backgrounds a critical m...

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Japan's 'Specified Skilled Worker' Visa: Legal Explanation of Target Industries and Scope of Work

Japan's 'Specified Skilled Worker' Visa: Legal Explanation of Target Industries and Scope of Wor.

To address the severe labor shortage faced by Japanese companies, Japan's Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (hereinafter referred to ...

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Key Points for Obtaining Work Visas by Industry: Employing Foreign Nationals in the Food and Beverage Sector

Key Points for Obtaining Work Visas by Industry: Employing Foreign Nationals in the Food and Bev.

The food and beverage industry in Japan is facing a structural challenge of severe labor shortages. To overcome this situation, many companies are ...

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Generative AI and Japanese Copyright Law: A Legal Risk Guide for Businesses

Generative AI and Japanese Copyright Law: A Legal Risk Guide for Businesses

Generative AI holds the potential to revolutionize every aspect of business operations, from content creation to research and development, and cust...

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Copyright as an Object of Transactions: From Transfer of Rights to Enforcement

Copyright as an Object of Transactions: From Transfer of Rights to Enforcement

In the Japanese legal system, copyright is not merely a right to protect creative activities. It is a vital intangible asset at the core of corpora...

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Infringement and Civil Remedies in Japanese Copyright Law: Injunctions, Damages, and Disgorgement of Unjust Enrichment

Infringement and Civil Remedies in Japanese Copyright Law: Injunctions, Damages, and Disgorgemen.

In the global business landscape, the protection of intellectual property rights, especially copyrights, is a strategic element that forms the core...

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Comprehensive Guide to Visa Procedures for Recruiting Foreign Employees in Japan by Type of Employment Form

Comprehensive Guide to Visa Procedures for Recruiting Foreign Employees in Japan by Type of Empl.

For modern Japanese companies, securing global talent is a crucial management strategy to achieve business growth. However, the recruitment process...

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Presumed Infringement and Criminal Penalties under Japanese Copyright Law: Legal Risks Companies Should Be Aware Of

Presumed Infringement and Criminal Penalties under Japanese Copyright Law: Legal Risks Companies.

For companies operating in Japan, copyright compliance is not merely a legal procedure but a crucial pillar of corporate governance and risk manage...

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Employment of Foreign Nationals in Japan: A Legal Guide to Work Visas and Residence Qualifications for Businesses to Comply With

Employment of Foreign Nationals in Japan: A Legal Guide to Work Visas and Residence Qualificatio.

In today's era of intensifying global competition, securing top talent regardless of nationality has become an essential management strategy for Ja...

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Moral Rights of Authors under Japanese Copyright Law: Legal Risks and Countermeasures Businesses Should Know

Moral Rights of Authors under Japanese Copyright Law: Legal Risks and Countermeasures Businesses.

Under Japanese law, rights arising from creative activities possess two distinct natures. One is the 'copyright (property right),' an economic righ...

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Explanation of the Creation of Rights and the Duration of Protection under Japanese Copyright Law

Explanation of the Creation of Rights and the Duration of Protection under Japanese Copyright La.

In the intellectual property portfolio of a company, copyright is a fundamental right that protects a wide range of assets, including software, mar...

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Japanese Work Visas: Procedures and Strategic Points by Recruitment Type for Foreign Employees

Japanese Work Visas: Procedures and Strategic Points by Recruitment Type for Foreign Employees

In the modern business environment, where globalization is accelerating, acquiring talented foreign professionals with diverse backgrounds has beco...

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Understanding Limitations on Rights under Japanese Copyright Law: A Guide to Exception Provisions and Their Practical Application

Understanding Limitations on Rights under Japanese Copyright Law: A Guide to Exception Provision.

The Japanese Copyright Law adopts the principle of automatic rights acquisition, where rights are generated automatically at the moment a work is c...

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