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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? — 2023.09.22
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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Understanding Grant of Patent License Agreements in Japan: Key Points to Consider — 2023.09.22
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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What are the Key Points to Check in a Contract for SNS Management Services? — 2023.09.22
What are the Key Points to Check in a Contract for SNS Management Services?
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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From October 2023 (Reiwa 5), 'Advertising' Disclosure Becomes Mandatory. Explanation of the Operational Standards for Stealth Marketing Regulations — 2023.09.22
From October 2023 (Reiwa 5), 'Advertising' Disclosure Becomes Mandatory. Explanation of the Oper.
Stealth marketing, or "stema" in Japanese, refers to advertisements that are disguised as non-advertisements. This includes instances where celebri...
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What are the Criteria for Patent Infringement? An Explanation of Case Law — 2023.09.22
What are the Criteria for Patent Infringement? An Explanation of Case Law
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 Changed in the 2022 Japanese Criminal Law Amendments? An Attorney Explains the Stricter Penalties for Insult Crimes — 2023.09.22
What Changed in the 2022 Japanese Criminal Law Amendments? An Attorney Explains the Stricter Pen.
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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Understanding the 2023 Japanese Telecommunications Business Act Amendment: A Comprehensive Guide to New Cookie Regulations — 2023.09.22
Understanding the 2023 Japanese Telecommunications Business Act Amendment: A Comprehensive Guide.
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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What is an Internal Control System? Obligations Under the Japanese Companies Act and Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, and the Responsibilities of Directors — 2023.09.22
What is an Internal Control System? Obligations Under the Japanese Companies Act and Financial I.
An internal control system refers to the mechanisms within a company designed to prevent illegal activities and information leaks. The internal con...
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Explaining the Points to Note in SES Contracts: What are the Keys to Preventing Trouble? — 2023.09.22
Explaining the Points to Note in SES Contracts: What are the Keys to Preventing Trouble?
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 — 2023.09.22
What is a 'Utility Model Patent'? Explanation of the Differences from 'Patent Rights' in Japan
"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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How are 'Pharmaceuticals','Quasi-Drugs' and 'Cosmetics' Distinguished in Japan? — 2023.09.01
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...
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What is Fundraising through Stock Acquisition Rights in Seed Investment by J-KISS (Japanese KISS) — 2023.08.25
What is Fundraising through Stock Acquisition Rights in Seed Investment by J-KISS (Japanese KISS.
For startups that require substantial initial costs such as system development, the ability to raise funds can greatly influence the company's futu...
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Selling Food Products on Online Stores: An Explanation of the Japanese Food Sanitation Law — 2023.08.25
Selling Food Products on Online Stores: An Explanation of the Japanese Food Sanitation Law
Online shopping has now become a familiar part of our lives. While anyone can easily set up an online shop, there are various laws involved in oper...
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What is the Relationship Between the Shareholding Ratio and Shareholder Rights? — 2023.08.25
What is the Relationship Between the Shareholding Ratio and Shareholder Rights?
In investment contracts, such as those with venture capitalists (VCs), there may be provisions regarding the number of shares issued when the inves...
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Enabling Virtual-Only Shareholders Meetings: Explaining the New System of 'Shareholders Meetings Without a Specified Location' — 2023.08.25
Enabling Virtual-Only Shareholders Meetings: Explaining the New System of 'Shareholders Meetings.
In recent years, it has become difficult to hold traditional shareholder meetings that gather shareholders in a large venue. As a result, many comp...
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Legal Considerations for Operating an eSports School — 2023.08.25
Legal Considerations for Operating an eSports School
Recently, opportunities to see e-sports on television and other media have been increasing.Originally popular in Western countries and China, e-spo...
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