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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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What are the Key Points to Check in a Contract for SNS Management Services?

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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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