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Explanation of the 'Sender Information Disclosure Order Case' Started on October 1, 2022: Accelerated Poster Identification

Explanation of the 'Sender Information Disclosure Order Case' Started on October 1, 2022: Accele.

On October 1, 2022, a new system called the "Sender Information Disclosure Order Case" was initiated as a procedure to identify the poster of defam...

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What are the Key Points to Check in a Contract for SNS Management Services?

What are the Key Points to Check in a Contract for SNS Management Services?

With the global expansion of social media platforms such as Instagram and Twitter, it is becoming increasingly common for companies to have their o...

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What is a 'Utility Model Patent'? Explanation of the Differences from 'Patent Rights' in Japan

What is a 'Utility Model Patent'? Explanation of the Differences from 'Patent Rights' in Japan

"Plastic bottle caps", "futon beaters", and "inkless seals (commonly known as: Shachihata)"... What these three have in common is that they are leg...

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Explaining the Points to Note in SES Contracts: What are the Keys to Preventing Trouble?

Explaining the Points to Note in SES Contracts: What are the Keys to Preventing Trouble?

Engineers are in high demand due to their specialized skills, making it challenging to secure such talent.Therefore, the conclusion of SES contract...

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Explaining Cases Where 'Cover Songs' Posted on YouTube Can Constitute Copyright Infringement

Explaining Cases Where 'Cover Songs' Posted on YouTube Can Constitute Copyright Infringement

On video sharing platforms such as YouTube and Nico Nico Douga, there is a popular genre known as "Utattemita" or "Cover songs"."Cover song" is a g...

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Differences in Activity Styles Between Video-Centric and Streaming-Centric VTubers

Differences in Activity Styles Between Video-Centric and Streaming-Centric VTubers

In the early days of VTubers, the norm was for these virtual talents to affiliate with specific agencies and focus primarily on creating and publis...

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Key Points to Check in Contract Documents for Contracted System Development

Key Points to Check in Contract Documents for Contracted System Development

Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has provided model clauses for IT system development contracts in its "Guidelines for Improv...

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Diversification of VTuber Activities After the Birth of VTuber Agencies

Diversification of VTuber Activities After the Birth of VTuber Agencies

In 2022, the total number of VTubers (Virtual YouTubers) exceeded 20,000, and they are making an impact not only in Japan but also in various field...

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How are 'Pharmaceuticals','Quasi-Drugs' and 'Cosmetics' Distinguished in Japan?

How are 'Pharmaceuticals','Quasi-Drugs' and 'Cosmetics' Distinguished in Japan?

The Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act, officially known as the "Act on Securing Quality, Efficacy and Safety of Products Including Pharmaceutic...

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What's the Difference Between '2channel' and '5channel' in Japan? An Explanation of the Current Situation

What's the Difference Between '2channel' and '5channel' in Japan? An Explanation of the Current .

When the name "2channel" is mentioned, most people think of the largest anonymous bulletin board site in Japan. Even if you're not a regular intern...

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About the existence of VTuber office

About the existence of VTuber office

A VTuber agency is precisely what the name implies: a company or organization where VTubers are affiliated.The agency not only supports streaming a...

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Online Defamation and Privacy Infringement

Online Defamation and Privacy Infringement

Privacy InfringementNot only in cases where criminal liability such as defamation and insult crimes occur, but also when posted content infringes o...

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The Origin of VTuber in Japan

The Origin of VTuber in Japan

Today the number of Virtual YouTubers is increasing, not only in Japan but also overseas, and they are establishing their position as an industry.A...

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What are Crypto Assets? Detailed Explanation of Legal Definitions and Differences from Electronic Money

What are Crypto Assets? Detailed Explanation of Legal Definitions and Differences from Electroni.

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in "crypto assets," but there may be few people who accurately understand what "crypto assets" a...

IT

Contract Document for Virtual YouTubers (VTubers) Affiliated with Agencies

Contract Document for Virtual YouTubers (VTubers) Affiliated with Agencies

Since around 2017, the profession of Virtual YouTuber, or VTuber, has rapidly gained attention. A Virtual YouTuber or VTuber is a 3D virtual model ...

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Regulation of Cosmetic Advertising Expressions on LPs and Other E-commerce Sites

Regulation of Cosmetic Advertising Expressions on LPs and Other E-commerce Sites

When advertising cosmetics, in order to encourage more customers to purchase a variety of products, it is necessary to widely disseminate the posit...

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