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Understanding the 2023 Japanese Telecommunications Business Act Amendment: A Comprehensive Guide to New Cookie Regulations

Understanding the 2023 Japanese .

The upcoming amendment to the Japanese Telecommunications Business Act (scheduled to be implemented in 2023 (Reiwa 5)) will introduce various rule ...

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When Does a SLAPP Lawsuit Become Illegal? An Explanation Based on Actual Case Studies

When Does a SLAPP Lawsuit Become.

There are cases where lawsuits are used with the intention of silencing the speech of those who criticize oneself. Such lawsuits are referred to as...

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What YouTubers Should Be Aware of Regarding TikTok's Terms of Use

What YouTubers Should Be Aware o.

Among YouTubers, there are those who utilize video sharing sites other than YouTube. In particular, there has been an increase in YouTubers posting...

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Breaking News: The Japanese Personal Information Protection Commission Issues a Warning Regarding the Use of ChatGPT

Breaking News: The Japanese Pers.

Generative AI services, including ChatGPT, are rapidly gaining popularity in our country. However, issues have been raised regarding the handling o...

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Is Choreography for Dance Considered a 'Work of Authorship'? ~Explaining the Precedents~

Is Choreography for Dance Consid.

With the revision of the Course of Study in 2008 (Heisei 20), dance became a compulsory subject for the first and second years of junior high schoo...

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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.

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

What is a 'Utility Model Patent'.

"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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What Changed in the 2022 Japanese Criminal Law Amendments? An Attorney Explains the Stricter Penalties for Insult Crimes

What Changed in the 2022 Japanes.

Defamation and insult can have serious impacts on their victims. With the increase in defamation and insults on the internet and social media, the ...

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Explaining Copyright Considerations in the Rising Popularity of Highlight Videos

Explaining Copyright Considerati.

"Highlight videos", which are re-edited portions of videos published on platforms like YouTube, are gaining popularity. These videos allow viewers ...

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Does Copyright Exist in Documents Published by Government Agencies? Explaining Points to Note When Using Them

Does Copyright Exist in Document.

Government agencies refer to the offices of the national and local public bodies, including central ministries, courts, and the Diet. A vast amount...

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What are the Criteria for Patent Infringement? An Explanation of Case Law

What are the Criteria for Patent.

The patent system is a system in which the government grants a "patent right" to those who have made inventions that contribute to industrial devel...

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What are the Risks Parents Should Know When Minors Monetize on YouTube?

What are the Risks Parents Shoul.

Nowadays, it's easy for anyone to become a YouTuber, and there are increasing cases of minors making their mark in this field.However, when minors ...

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From October 2023 (Reiwa 5), 'Advertising' Disclosure Becomes Mandatory. Explanation of the Operational Standards for Stealth Marketing Regulations

From October 2023 (Reiwa 5), 'Ad.

Stealth marketing, or "stema" in Japanese, refers to advertisements that are disguised as non-advertisements. This includes instances where celebri...

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

Explanation of the 'Sender Infor.

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.

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

Explaining Cases Where 'Cover So.

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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