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What are the Key Points to Check in a Contract with an Internet Advertising Agency?

What are the Key Points to Check in a Contract with an Internet Advertising Agency?

According to a survey published by Dentsu in February 2019, internet advertising expenses accounted for 26.9% of Japan's total advertising expenses...

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What is the Share Purchase Clause in Investment Contracts?

What is the Share Purchase Clause in Investment Contracts?

In investment contracts, there may be a provision called a share buyback clause. There are many factors to consider regarding the share buyback cla...

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Can an Employment Contract's Non-Competition Obligation Prohibit a Job Change to a Competitor?

Can an Employment Contract's Non-Competition Obligation Prohibit a Job Change to a Competitor?

When an employee decides to change jobs, there is a risk for the company that its information and know-how could be taken out and used externally. ...

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Six Points to Keep in Mind to Avoid Losses When Forming a 'Business Alliance' Correctly

Six Points to Keep in Mind to Avoid Losses When Forming a 'Business Alliance' Correctly

In recent years, we have seen numerous cases of venture companies with limited resources such as capital and personnel achieving rapid growth withi...

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What Exactly was the Issue in the Lawsuit Between Nintendo and Colopl?

What Exactly was the Issue in the Lawsuit Between Nintendo and Colopl?

In recent years, the popularity of gaming has surged due to the advancement of the internet and the improvement in game quality.Furthermore, the ri...

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Can You Claim Compensation for Property Damage Due to Suspension of Transactions or Decrease in Sales Caused by Defamation?

Can You Claim Compensation for Property Damage Due to Suspension of Transactions or Decrease in .

If your rights have been violated due to an illegal act, you can claim damages from the offender once the illegality of the act is recognized in co...

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Games and Law (Part 2): Japanese Consumer Contract Law, Japanese Specified Commercial Transactions Law, and Japanese Telecommunications Business Law

Games and Law (Part 2): Japanese Consumer Contract Law, Japanese Specified Commercial Transactio.

Particularly in recent times, with online games and in-game purchase models becoming commonplace, it is necessary to verify the legality of game op...

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An Attorney Explains the Correct Way to Write and Types of Japanese Agency Contract Documents

An Attorney Explains the Correct Way to Write and Types of Japanese Agency Contract Documents

In business, it is relatively common to have your company's products or services sold through agents. Utilizing agents not only allows you to reduc...

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What Does 'Infringement of Patent Rights' Refer to?

What Does 'Infringement of Patent Rights' Refer to?

The patent system is a scheme in which the government grants a right, known as a patent right, to those who have made inventions that contribute to...

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What are the Risks of Intellectual Property Rights Infringement such as Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, and their Countermeasures?

What are the Risks of Intellectual Property Rights Infringement such as Patents, Trademarks, Cop.

The risk of intellectual property rights infringement is a significant issue for all business owners. To avoid or mitigate these risks, it is essen...

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What is a 'Japanese Work-Made-for-Hire'? Explaining Disputed Court Cases and Precedents

What is a 'Japanese Work-Made-for-Hire'? Explaining Disputed Court Cases and Precedents

As explained in another article on our site, under the Japanese Copyright Law, when certain requirements are met, the copyright is attributed to th...

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Is Reselling More Than Just Tickets Illegal? What are the Specific Measures Companies Can Take to Prevent Damage?

Is Reselling More Than Just Tickets Illegal? What are the Specific Measures Companies Can Take t.

In the fall of 2020, Uniqlo launched a collection in collaboration with Jil Sander (+J), which was purchased in large quantities for the purpose of...

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What is the Relationship Between eSports Tournaments and the 'Japanese Prize Display Act'? Points for Tournament Organizers to Note

What is the Relationship Between eSports Tournaments and the 'Japanese Prize Display Act'? Point.

In the so-called e-Sports, or competitive video gaming, there are cases where the 'Japanese Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Repre...

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What are the Points to Note in an Alliance Agreement for Implementing APIs? An Explanation for Each Clause

What are the Points to Note in an Alliance Agreement for Implementing APIs? An Explanation for E.

With the proliferation of smartphones, apps have now become an essential tool.In recent times, not only standalone apps, but also systems called AP...

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Key Points to Note When Selling Alcohol Online: Explaining the Japanese Liquor Tax Law

Key Points to Note When Selling Alcohol Online: Explaining the Japanese Liquor Tax Law

Online shopping has become easily accessible to everyone. However, it is not widely known that there are various legal regulations involved in its ...

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Is a Freelancer Considered a 'Worker'? What Labor Managers Should Know About the Criteria for Determining Worker Status

Is a Freelancer Considered a 'Worker'? What Labor Managers Should Know About the Criteria for De.

With the rise of cloud workers accepting jobs over the internet, the ways of working are becoming more diverse. Whether or not these individuals ar...

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