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Is User Feedback Regulated Under Japanese Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Laws? A Guide to Related Legislation

Is User Feedback Regulated Under Japanese Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Laws? A Guide to Rel.

Is it possible that a business owner is questioned for responsibility regarding posted reviews.When considering purchasing a product, consumers can...

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Is 'Before and After' Photos in Beauty and Diet Advertisements Prohibited Under the 'Japanese Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act'?

Is 'Before and After' Photos in Beauty and Diet Advertisements Prohibited Under the 'Japanese Ph.

Have you ever seen advertisements for cosmetics and other products that compare before-and-after photos? In situations like online shopping where t...

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Is 'No Claim, No Return' Absolutely Non-Refundable? Explaining its Legal Effectiveness

Is 'No Claim, No Return' Absolutely Non-Refundable? Explaining its Legal Effectiveness

On online marketplaces and auction sites, you often see statements such as "No claims, no returns, please." If such a statement is included in the ...

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What are Pre-emptive Rights and Tag-along Rights Defined in Shareholder Agreements?

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 Telecommunications Business Act

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 Medical Devices Act

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

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 (2022)

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 Registration

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

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 Schemes

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?

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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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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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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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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