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Understanding Joint Ownership and Identification of Copyright Holders under Japanese Copyright Law

Understanding Joint Ownership and Identification of Copyright Holders under Japanese Copyright L.

Japan's content industry, encompassing fields such as film, animation, music, and literature, is globally acclaimed. For companies entering this vi...

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Recognition of Authors under Japanese Copyright Law: Principles and Business Exceptions

Recognition of Authors under Japanese Copyright Law: Principles and Business Exceptions

In the realm of Japanese copyright law, determining "who is the author" is an extremely important issue that serves as the starting point for all r...

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Employment Visas for Hiring Foreign Nationals in Japan: Procedures and Requirements for the Top 5 Residency Statuses

Employment Visas for Hiring Foreign Nationals in Japan: Procedures and Requirements for the Top .

In recent years, the presence of foreign talent in Japan's labor market has been increasingly prominent. According to the Ministry of Health, Labou...

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Generative AI and Japanese Copyright Law: A Legal Risk Guide for Businesses

Generative AI and Japanese Copyright Law: A Legal Risk Guide for Businesses

Generative AI holds the potential to revolutionize every aspect of business operations, from content creation to research and development, and cust...

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Presumed Infringement and Criminal Penalties under Japanese Copyright Law: Legal Risks Companies Should Be Aware Of

Presumed Infringement and Criminal Penalties under Japanese Copyright Law: Legal Risks Companies.

For companies operating in Japan, copyright compliance is not merely a legal procedure but a crucial pillar of corporate governance and risk manage...

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Infringement and Civil Remedies in Japanese Copyright Law: Injunctions, Damages, and Disgorgement of Unjust Enrichment

Infringement and Civil Remedies in Japanese Copyright Law: Injunctions, Damages, and Disgorgemen.

In the global business landscape, the protection of intellectual property rights, especially copyrights, is a strategic element that forms the core...

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Explanation of Neighboring Rights under Japanese Copyright Law

Explanation of Neighboring Rights under Japanese Copyright Law

The intellectual property legal framework in Japan not only protects the rights of those who create works, namely the "creators," but also safeguar...

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Moral Rights of Authors under Japanese Copyright Law: Legal Risks and Countermeasures Businesses Should Know

Moral Rights of Authors under Japanese Copyright Law: Legal Risks and Countermeasures Businesses.

Under Japanese law, rights arising from creative activities possess two distinct natures. One is the 'copyright (property right),' an economic righ...

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Explanation of the Creation of Rights and the Duration of Protection under Japanese Copyright Law

Explanation of the Creation of Rights and the Duration of Protection under Japanese Copyright La.

In the intellectual property portfolio of a company, copyright is a fundamental right that protects a wide range of assets, including software, mar...

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Copyright as an Object of Transactions: From Transfer of Rights to Enforcement

Copyright as an Object of Transactions: From Transfer of Rights to Enforcement

In the Japanese legal system, copyright is not merely a right to protect creative activities. It is a vital intangible asset at the core of corpora...

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Understanding Limitations on Rights under Japanese Copyright Law: A Guide to Exception Provisions and Their Practical Application

Understanding Limitations on Rights under Japanese Copyright Law: A Guide to Exception Provision.

The Japanese Copyright Law adopts the principle of automatic rights acquisition, where rights are generated automatically at the moment a work is c...

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Key Points for Obtaining Work Visas by Industry: Employing Foreign Nationals in the Food and Beverage Sector

Key Points for Obtaining Work Visas by Industry: Employing Foreign Nationals in the Food and Bev.

The food and beverage industry in Japan is facing a structural challenge of severe labor shortages. To overcome this situation, many companies are ...

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Limitations of Rights under Japanese Copyright Law: Perspectives from Public Interest and Journalism

Limitations of Rights under Japanese Copyright Law: Perspectives from Public Interest and Journa.

The Japanese Copyright Law aims to protect the rights of authors who create works and contribute to the development of culture. One of the signific...

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Employing Foreign Nationals in the Trading Industry: Key Points for Obtaining a Work Visa

Employing Foreign Nationals in the Trading Industry: Key Points for Obtaining a Work Visa

In the modern era of deepening globalization, the Japanese trade industry considers the acquisition of talent with diverse backgrounds a critical m...

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Limitations of Rights under Japanese Copyright Law: Exception Provisions for Fair Use

Limitations of Rights under Japanese Copyright Law: Exception Provisions for Fair Use

The Copyright Law of Japan, as stated in its first article, sets forth the purpose of the law. This purpose encompasses two aspects. The first is t...

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Japan's 'Specified Skilled Worker' Visa: Legal Explanation of Target Industries and Scope of Work

Japan's 'Specified Skilled Worker' Visa: Legal Explanation of Target Industries and Scope of Wor.

To address the severe labor shortage faced by Japanese companies, Japan's Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (hereinafter referred to ...

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