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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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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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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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Can You Claim Damages From a Client Without a Written Contract?

Can You Claim Damages From a Client Without a Written Contract?

When accepting a job, it is standard practice to enter into a service contract. If a contract has been signed, it is clear that an agreement has be...

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What is the Electronic Provision System for Shareholders' Meeting Materials? Explaining the Key Points of the Amended Japanese Companies Act Enforced in 2022

What is the Electronic Provision System for Shareholders' Meeting Materials? Explaining the Key .

As of September 1, 2022 (Reiwa 4), a system for the electronic provision of shareholder meeting materials has been initiated. By following the pres...

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Does Defamation on a Private Twitter Account Constitute Libel? Explaining Two Case Examples

Does Defamation on a Private Twitter Account Constitute Libel? Explaining Two Case Examples

By default, when you register on Twitter, your tweets are set to be public. However, for users who do not want their tweets to be seen by strangers...

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Two Approaches to Copyright Infringement on YouTube: What are Takedown Notices and Content ID Claims?

Two Approaches to Copyright Infringement on YouTube: What are Takedown Notices and Content ID Cl.

Copyright holders who discover their protected content has been posted on YouTube without permission can file a copyright infringement claim with Y...

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Can You Be Arrested for Violating the Japanese Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act? An Explanation of the Penalties

Can You Be Arrested for Violating the Japanese Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act? An Expla.

The Japanese Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Act (PMD Act) sets out various regulations related to pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Violatio...

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How to Avoid Legal Issues and Key Points in Determining Copyright Infringement in Parody Videos

How to Avoid Legal Issues and Key Points in Determining Copyright Infringement in Parody Videos

Many of you may have come across videos on YouTube or TikTok that mimic anime, dramas, and the like.These so-called parody videos are more enjoyabl...

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Legal Issues with Real-Name Reporting of Arrest Records and Criminal History: Does it not Constitute Defamation or Infringement of Privacy Rights?

Legal Issues with Real-Name Reporting of Arrest Records and Criminal History: Does it not Consti.

The facts of being "arrested" and "convicted" are generally matters that individuals do not wish to disclose publicly.Reporting on a person's crimi...

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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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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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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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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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