What are Pre-emptive Rights and Tag-along Rights Defined in Shareholder Agreements?
Shareholder agreements, which are contracts made between shareholders of a company, are often established during Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)...
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The Relationship Between SaaS Services with Chat and Newsletter Features and the Japanese Teleco.
In the past, software was primarily sold in packages such as CD-ROMs, but recently, there has been a rapid proliferation of SaaS (Software as a Ser...
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What Beauty Salons Need to Know About Advertising Regulations Under the Pharmaceuticals and Medi.
Advertising plays a crucial role in attracting customers to beauty salons. As a salon owner, you would naturally want to highlight the unique featu...
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What You Need to Know Before Signing a Joint R&D Agreement
Joint research and development is one method to supplement what your company lacks in terms of technology, know-how, and personnel, allowing for th...
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Explanation of the 'Penalties' in the Revised Personal Information Protection Law in Reiwa 4 (20.
The revised Japanese Personal Information Protection Law came into effect in April 2022. Following our explanation on the 'Responsibilities of Busi...
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What is the Duration of Patent Rights? Explaining the Purpose of the Law and Extension Registrat.
The Japanese Patent Law grants patent rights to technical ideas such as inventions. This allows only those who hold the patent rights to utilize th...
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What is the Scope of Derivative Works and Its Usage Rights? Explaining Actual Case Examples
Our surroundings are filled with TV dramas and movies that have been adapted from novels and manga. A work that is newly created based on a certain...
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Is Network Marketing Legal? Understanding the Legal Issues of Multi-Level Marketing and Pyramid .
You may have heard news stories about people who were persuaded by close acquaintances with promises of "easy money" and "guaranteed profits", only...
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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 .
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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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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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
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?
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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