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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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Is AI Software Development Contract a Contract for Work or a Mandate? Explaining the Key Points to Be Aware of in Contracts

Is AI Software Development Contract a Contract for Work or a Mandate? Explaining the Key Points .

As AI technology enters the practical application stage, there is a growing demand for clear delineation of rights and responsibilities in related ...

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Subdomain and Subdirectory Leasing: Contract Checkpoints

Subdomain and Subdirectory Leasing: Contract Checkpoints

The business of lending out a portion of the domains managed by a company, such as subdomains and subdirectories, to other companies to operate the...

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Does Copyright Arise from AI-Generated Text? Explaining Natural Language Processing AI Services and the Japanese Copyright Law

Does Copyright Arise from AI-Generated Text? Explaining Natural Language Processing AI Services .

In recent years, the advancement of IT technology has made our lives increasingly convenient.Among these, the development of natural language proce...

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Is it Possible to Cancel Job Offers Due to Poor Performance or Business Downsizing Amid the COVID-19 Crisis?

Is it Possible to Cancel Job Offers Due to Poor Performance or Business Downsizing Amid the COVI.

According to statistics from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the projected number of worker dismissals and employment suspensi...

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Key Points to Check in Trademark Licensing Agreements in Brand Licensing

Key Points to Check in Trademark Licensing Agreements in Brand Licensing

One scenario where a trademark license becomes necessary is when the name you've conceived for a new brand is already registered by another company...

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Explaining the Japanese Unfair Competition Prevention Act: Requirements and Case Examples for Damages Compensation in Defamation Actions

Explaining the Japanese Unfair Competition Prevention Act: Requirements and Case Examples for Da.

Acts that damage business reputation can be considered as crimes of credit defamation or business obstruction under the Japanese Penal Code (Penal ...

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