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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...

General Corporate

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 is the Prize Money Limit in eSports Tournaments?

What is the Prize Money Limit in eSports Tournaments?

"eSports" is an abbreviation for "Electronic Sports". Broadly speaking, it refers to any form of entertainment, competition, or sport that utilizes...

General Corporate

What are the Key Points to Check When Entering into a Data Provision Agreement?

What are the Key Points to Check When Entering into a Data Provision Agreement?

With the advancement of AI technology, there has been an increase in data provision transactions. In such cases, it is necessary to conclude a data...

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What are the Points to Note for Vtubers and Live Streaming? Explaining the Laws and Regulations

What are the Points to Note for Vtubers and Live Streaming? Explaining the Laws and Regulations

Along with the growth of YouTube, Vtubers and live streaming are gradually becoming popular content. However, there are legal considerations when i...

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What are the Legal Regulations for Advertising Supplements?

What are the Legal Regulations for Advertising Supplements?

Supplements, while not medicines, are considered health foods. However, from the consumer's perspective, they are not simply ordinary foods consume...

General Corporate

What Companies Should Disclose in the Event of a Data Breach?

What Companies Should Disclose in the Event of a Data Breach?

When a data breach occurs, there may be cases where administrative responses such as reporting are necessary, depending on the situation. In additi...

General Corporate

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...

General Corporate

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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