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Does Sending Someone Else's Personal Information via Email Constitute a Violation of Privacy?

Does Sending Someone Else's Personal Information via Email Constitute a Violation of Privacy?

Posting someone else's personal information on bulletin boards or social media can often lead to privacy infringement. Similarly, emails containing...

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Court Cases Regarding the Cancellation or Transfer of Domain Names

Court Cases Regarding the Cancellation or Transfer of Domain Names

Domains are extremely important for businesses. If someone else acquires the domain of your company name or product name, it can lead to troublesom...

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Is Reproducing Short Linguistic Expressions such as Catchphrases and Headlines a Copyright Infringement?

Is Reproducing Short Linguistic Expressions such as Catchphrases and Headlines a Copyright Infri.

When an individual writes a text or takes a photo, a 'copyright' is created. If someone else reproduces the text or photo without permission, it co...

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How to Identify Malicious Commenters on Ameblo (Japanese Blogging Platform)

How to Identify Malicious Commenters on Ameblo (Japanese Blogging Platform)

Ameba Blog (Ameblo) is a service widely used in Japan that allows you to start a blog easily and for free. Blogs can have a comment section install...

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The Relationship between Images and Videos Posted via Instagram's Story Feature and Portrait Rights

The Relationship between Images and Videos Posted via Instagram's Story Feature and Portrait Rig.

Instagram, where you can view the private lives of celebrities and share your own experiences with friends, is gaining popularity worldwide.One of ...

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Does a Minor Perpetrator of Defamation Still Bear Liability for Damages?

Does a Minor Perpetrator of Defamation Still Bear Liability for Damages?

There is an increasing number of issues involving defamation on the internet, particularly caused by or affecting younger individuals. The majority...

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What is the Relationship Between Character Publicity Rights and Various Intellectual Property Rights?

What is the Relationship Between Character Publicity Rights and Various Intellectual Property Ri.

Many of you may have seen people selling their own trading cards on online auctions or flea markets. On these platforms, homemade trading cards are...

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What are the Points to Note When Filming Videos at Theme Parks (Amusement Parks)?

What are the Points to Note When Filming Videos at Theme Parks (Amusement Parks)?

With the proliferation of social media, more and more people are filming videos at theme parks and amusement parks to post on their social media ac...

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Is Taking a Screenshot of Someone Else's Tweet on Twitter a Copyright Infringement?

Is Taking a Screenshot of Someone Else's Tweet on Twitter a Copyright Infringement?

In recent years, Twitter has seen an increase in the presence of not only ordinary individuals, but also public figures, institutions, celebrities,...

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Can Extreme Online Posts Be Considered Threats? Are 'I'll Kill You' and 'Die' Considered Threats?

Can Extreme Online Posts Be Considered Threats? Are 'I'll Kill You' and 'Die' Considered Threats.

Posting content that defames or slanders others on social media, blogs, or bulletin boards can lead to criminal charges. If the content of the post...

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Does Defamation After Non-Prosecution Following Arrest Constitute Libel in Japanese Law?

Does Defamation After Non-Prosecution Following Arrest Constitute Libel in Japanese Law?

"Defamation" refers to the act of spreading baseless rumors about others, damaging their reputation. If certain conditions are met, you may be subj...

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Legal Issues with YouTuber Giveaway Videos: An Explanation

Legal Issues with YouTuber Giveaway Videos: An Explanation

YouTubers often conduct giveaway campaigns in their videos with the aim of increasing their channel subscribers and video views.These giveaway camp...

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What is the Method of Writing a Request for Transmission Prevention Measures under the Japanese Provider Liability Limitation Act?

What is the Method of Writing a Request for Transmission Prevention Measures under the Japanese .

One of the methods to remove posted articles is a procedure called a transmission prevention measure request based on the Japanese Provider Liabili...

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How to Identify the Creator and Remove the Video if You Become a Victim of Deepfake

How to Identify the Creator and Remove the Video if You Become a Victim of Deepfake

In 2020, there was news of an individual being arrested for defamation and violation of the Japanese Copyright Law, after they published videos on ...

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Legal Measures for 'Fast Movies' Posted on YouTube in Case of Copyright Infringement?

Legal Measures for 'Fast Movies' Posted on YouTube in Case of Copyright Infringement?

There are instances where videos known as "Fast Movies", which are shortened to about 10 minutes without the permission of the copyright holder, ar...

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An Attorney Explains How to Identify the Name and Address of a YouTuber Who Has Defamed You in a YouTube Video

An Attorney Explains How to Identify the Name and Address of a YouTuber Who Has Defamed You in a.

On YouTube, there are videos where YouTubers discuss social issues or troubles among other YouTubers, so-called "speaking out" videos. Depending on...

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