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Can Copyrights Be Granted to Ideas? The Boundary Between Expression and Idea

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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Explaining the Laws that Related Ventures Should Understand with the Lifting of Restrictions on Level 4 Drone Flights

Explaining the Laws that Related Ventures Should Understand with the Lifting of Restrictions on .

In 2022 (Reiwa 4), amendments to the Japanese Aviation Law were made in preparation for Level 4 drone flights, significantly expanding the potentia...

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Breaking News: The Japanese Personal Information Protection Commission Orders the Operator of 'Bankruptcy Map' to Cease Operations

Breaking News: The Japanese Personal Information Protection Commission Orders the Operator of 'B.

On November 2, 2022, the Japanese Personal Information Protection Commission issued a cease and desist order to the operator of the "Bankruptcy Map...

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Does it Vary Depending on the Type of Product? Explaining Examples of Violations of Advertising Regulations

Does it Vary Depending on the Type of Product? Explaining Examples of Violations of Advertising .

Every day, we see numerous advertisements for pharmaceuticals and other products on the internet and in newspapers. Such advertising activities are...

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What are the Procedures for Online Business Card Exchange? Explaining the Points to Note in the 'Japanese Act on Regulation of Transmission of Specified Electronic Mail'.

What are the Procedures for Online Business Card Exchange? Explaining the Points to Note in the .

Due to the spread of the new coronavirus, telework has become widespread, and not only internal meetings but also inter-company meetings and busine...

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Should All Videos Be Deleted When a Couple YouTuber Breaks Up? Points to Decide While Things Are Still Amicable

Should All Videos Be Deleted When a Couple YouTuber Breaks Up? Points to Decide While Things Are.

So-called "Couple YouTubers," who create videos as boyfriends, girlfriends, or spouses, are highly popular as a genre on YouTube.However, once a Yo...

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Explaining 'Additional Closing' in Investment Contracts: Appropriate Methods and Contract Contents

Explaining 'Additional Closing' in Investment Contracts: Appropriate Methods and Contract Conten.

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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Promoting Data Utilization with the Establishment of 'Pseudonym Processed Information' and Other Amendments to the Japanese Personal Information Protection Law in Reiwa 4 (2022)

Promoting Data Utilization with the Establishment of 'Pseudonym Processed Information' and Other.

The laws regarding the handling of personal information are frequently amended and evolve to suit the times. It is essential for businesses handlin...

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Is Posting About 'Black Companies' on 5chan (Formerly 2chan) Considered Defamation?

Is Posting About 'Black Companies' on 5chan (Formerly 2chan) Considered Defamation?

Our firm has obtained a court ruling stating that posts on 5ch (formerly 2ch), accusing companies of being "black" or exploitative, are illegal.Whe...

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What is the Surcharge System under the 'Japanese Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act'? Explanation of Targeted Actions and Cases for Reduction or Exemption

What is the Surcharge System under the 'Japanese Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act'? Explana.

Under the Japanese Pharmaceutical Affairs Law, false and exaggerated advertising of products such as pharmaceuticals and cosmetics is prohibited. I...

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Breaking News: The Outcome of the 'Slow Commentary' Trademark Controversy - Dwango Releases Notice of Rejection Reasons

Breaking News: The Outcome of the 'Slow Commentary' Trademark Controversy - Dwango Releases Noti.

In 2022, there was a controversy when a third party applied for trademark registration of "Yukkuri Chaban Play", a category of derivative works rel...

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What are the Prohibited Expressions in Supplement Advertisements? Explaining Three Japanese Laws that Require Attention

What are the Prohibited Expressions in Supplement Advertisements? Explaining Three Japanese Laws.

Supplements, which started as "auxiliary foods" to replenish nutrients that tend to be lacking in daily meals, are now being sold in various forms ...

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Contents of the Pharmaceutical Affairs Law Amendment in Reiwa 1st Year (2019) ~The Future of Pharmacies and Pharmacists, and the System of Administrative Monetary Penalties~

Contents of the Pharmaceutical Affairs Law Amendment in Reiwa 1st Year (2019) ~The Future of Pha.

The revised Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act, which was promulgated on December 4th of Reiwa 1 (2019) and is scheduled to be implemented in st...

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Points to Note When Ordering the Production of Hospital Reservation Sites and Referral Media Sites

Points to Note When Ordering the Production of Hospital Reservation Sites and Referral Media Sit.

There may be cases where hospitals and clinics consider setting up and operating a media site aimed at directing traffic to their own dedicated res...

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How to Prevent Security Incidents at Outsourced Companies? Explaining the Construction and Operation of the Ordering Party's Internal Control System

How to Prevent Security Incidents at Outsourced Companies? Explaining the Construction and Opera.

Companies are obligated to establish an internal control system under the Japanese Companies Act and the Japanese Financial Instruments and Exchang...

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What are the Points to Note in Disseminating Investment Information? Explaining the Regulations of the 'Japanese Financial Instruments and Exchange Act' and Others

What are the Points to Note in Disseminating Investment Information? Explaining the Regulations .

In recent years, various individuals and entities such as securities firms have been utilizing the internet to disseminate investment-related infor...

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