
Can Copyrights Be Granted to Ideas? The Boundary Between Expression and Idea
Copyright is a right to protect creative works. According to the Japanese Copyright Law, it is defined as:"An expression of thoughts or feelings th...
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Copyright is a right to protect creative works. According to the Japanese Copyright Law, it is defined as:"An expression of thoughts or feelings th...
General Corporate
In 2022 (Reiwa 4), amendments to the Japanese Aviation Law were made in preparation for Level 4 drone flights, significantly expanding the potentia...
General Corporate
On November 2, 2022, the Japanese Personal Information Protection Commission issued a cease and desist order to the operator of the "Bankruptcy Map...
General Corporate
In recent years, various individuals and entities such as securities firms have been utilizing the internet to disseminate investment-related infor...
General Corporate
Our firm has obtained a court ruling stating that posts on 5ch (formerly 2ch), accusing companies of being "black" or exploitative, are illegal.Whe...
Internet
With the rising popularity of video sharing sites like YouTube, some of you may be considering posting your own videos.While it's possible to post ...
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Under the Japanese Pharmaceutical Affairs Law, false and exaggerated advertising of products such as pharmaceuticals and cosmetics is prohibited. I...
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So-called "Couple YouTubers," who create videos as boyfriends, girlfriends, or spouses, are highly popular as a genre on YouTube.However, once a Yo...
Internet
Every day, we see numerous advertisements for pharmaceuticals and other products on the internet and in newspapers. Such advertising activities are...
General Corporate
The Japanese Whistleblower Protection Act was amended in 2020 and came into effect on June 1, 2022. This amendment imposed obligations on businesse...
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How is it determined when a minor, who is the applicant in an e-commerce transaction, claims cancellation?Regarding the contract application by a m...
General Corporate
In 2022, there was a controversy when a third party applied for trademark registration of "Yukkuri Chaban Play", a category of derivative works rel...
Internet
There are various types of medical devices. Some of these can have a significant impact on our bodies and health.If inappropriate advertisements fo...
General Corporate
Generally, various preparations are made towards the conclusion of an investment contract, such as negotiations on investment terms and due diligen...
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