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Does 'Singing Cover Videos on Twitter' Violate the Japanese Copyright Law?

Does 'Singing Cover Videos on Twitter' Violate the Japanese Copyright Law?

Launched in 2006, the social networking service (SNS) Twitter is featured by its short, real-time communication. It also allows for video uploads, ...

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Explanation of the 'Penalties' in the Revised Personal Information Protection Law in Reiwa 4 (2022)

Explanation of the 'Penalties' in the Revised Personal Information Protection Law in Reiwa 4 (20.

The revised Japanese Personal Information Protection Law came into effect in April 2022. Following our explanation on the 'Responsibilities of Busi...

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How are Intellectual Property Rights Protected in AI Development? Organizing the Points at Issue Copyright and Patent Rights

How are Intellectual Property Rights Protected in AI Development? Organizing the Points at Issue.

The evolution of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in recent years has been remarkable, particularly the technological innovations brought about by deep...

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Is 'No Claim, No Return' Absolutely Non-Refundable? Explaining its Legal Effectiveness

Is 'No Claim, No Return' Absolutely Non-Refundable? Explaining its Legal Effectiveness

On online marketplaces and auction sites, you often see statements such as "No claims, no returns, please." If such a statement is included in the ...

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Is 'Before and After' Photos in Beauty and Diet Advertisements Prohibited Under the 'Japanese Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act'?

Is 'Before and After' Photos in Beauty and Diet Advertisements Prohibited Under the 'Japanese Ph.

Have you ever seen advertisements for cosmetics and other products that compare before-and-after photos? In situations like online shopping where t...

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Explaining Twitter Locks and Freezes: What are the Ways to Avoid Account Restrictions?

Explaining Twitter Locks and Freezes: What are the Ways to Avoid Account Restrictions?

Twitter, which now has over 45 million domestic users (active accounts), is becoming more than just a social networking service; it's evolving into...

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Is User Feedback Regulated Under Japanese Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Laws? A Guide to Related Legislation

Is User Feedback Regulated Under Japanese Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Laws? A Guide to Rel.

Is it possible that a business owner is questioned for responsibility regarding posted reviews.When considering purchasing a product, consumers can...

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Explaining the Privacy Rights of 'Semi-Public Figures' such as Business Managers, Doctors, and Professors

Explaining the Privacy Rights of 'Semi-Public Figures' such as Business Managers, Doctors, and P.

The term "public figure" refers to individuals such as members of the National Diet, heads of local governments, councilors, and other high-ranking...

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Explaining the Key Points of the 2020 Amendment to the Japanese Copyright Law: To What Extent is 'Inclusion in the Frame' Permitted?

Explaining the Key Points of the 2020 Amendment to the Japanese Copyright Law: To What Extent is.

On June 5, 2020, the revised Japanese Copyright Law was enacted.While the purpose of this revision includes "strengthening measures against online ...

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Handling of Portrait Rights Regarding the Use of Images of Historic Figures

Handling of Portrait Rights Regarding the Use of Images of Historic Figures

You may want to use photos of celebrities or notable figures in blogs, social media, or promotional materials. However, you would want to avoid bei...

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Explaining Illustration Tracing and Copyright Law Amidst the Frequent Plagiarism Controversies

Explaining Illustration Tracing and Copyright Law Amidst the Frequent Plagiarism Controversies

A video posted on YouTube in January 2022 by a Youtuber who reveal the secrets or contents (especially the dark side) has become a hot topic. The v...

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Explaining How to Identify Posters in Cases of Defamation on 'suki-kirai.com'

Explaining How to Identify Posters in Cases of Defamation on 'suki-kirai.com'

"suki-kirai.com" is a website where users can vote either "like" or "dislike" and post comments to share their opinions about celebrities and famou...

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Understanding Grant of Patent License Agreements in Japan: Key Points to Consider

Understanding Grant of Patent License Agreements in Japan: Key Points to Consider

When licensing a patent owned by your company to a third party, a 'Patent License Agreement' is concluded in Japan. Generally, the licensor prepare...

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Can We Identify the Person Who Has Been Defaming Us Using Marshmallow?

Can We Identify the Person Who Has Been Defaming Us Using Marshmallow?

With the advancement of the internet, online defamation has become a societal issue. In recent years, there have been tragic incidents of celebriti...

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Even with a 500 Million Yen Compensation Verdict... What is the Legal Responsibility of Fast Movies? A Lawyer Explains Criminal and Civil Liability

Even with a 500 Million Yen Compensation Verdict... What is the Legal Responsibility of Fast Mov.

There has been growing concern over the illegal video content known as "Fast Movies," which are edited down to approximately 10 minutes. "Fast Movi...

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Is Crawling Images on the Internet a Violation of Copyright Law? Explaining the Legal Issues of Machine Learning

Is Crawling Images on the Internet a Violation of Copyright Law? Explaining the Legal Issues of .

In recent years, the advancement of AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology has been remarkable, and various AIs such as image generation AIs like ...

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