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Explaining Copyright Considerations in the Rising Popularity of Highlight Videos

Explaining Copyright Considerations in the Rising Popularity of Highlight Videos

"Highlight videos", which are re-edited portions of videos published on platforms like YouTube, are gaining popularity. These videos allow viewers ...

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Explaining Cases Where 'Cover Songs' Posted on YouTube Can Constitute Copyright Infringement

Explaining Cases Where 'Cover Songs' Posted on YouTube Can Constitute Copyright Infringement

On video sharing platforms such as YouTube and Nico Nico Douga, there is a popular genre known as "Utattemita" or "Cover songs"."Cover song" is a g...

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Differences in Activity Styles Between Video-Centric and Streaming-Centric VTubers

Differences in Activity Styles Between Video-Centric and Streaming-Centric VTubers

In the early days of VTubers, the norm was for these virtual talents to affiliate with specific agencies and focus primarily on creating and publis...

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Diversification of VTuber Activities After the Birth of VTuber Agencies

Diversification of VTuber Activities After the Birth of VTuber Agencies

In 2022, the total number of VTubers (Virtual YouTubers) exceeded 20,000, and they are making an impact not only in Japan but also in various field...

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What's the Difference Between '2channel' and '5channel' in Japan? An Explanation of the Current Situation

What's the Difference Between '2channel' and '5channel' in Japan? An Explanation of the Current .

When the name "2channel" is mentioned, most people think of the largest anonymous bulletin board site in Japan. Even if you're not a regular intern...

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About the existence of VTuber office

About the existence of VTuber office

A VTuber agency is precisely what the name implies: a company or organization where VTubers are affiliated.The agency not only supports streaming a...

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Online Defamation and Privacy Infringement

Online Defamation and Privacy Infringement

Privacy InfringementNot only in cases where criminal liability such as defamation and insult crimes occur, but also when posted content infringes o...

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The Origin of VTuber in Japan

The Origin of VTuber in Japan

Today the number of Virtual YouTubers is increasing, not only in Japan but also overseas, and they are establishing their position as an industry.A...

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Removal of Arrest Articles and the 'Right to be Forgotten' and 'Interest Not to Hinder Rehabilitation'

Removal of Arrest Articles and the 'Right to be Forgotten' and 'Interest Not to Hinder Rehabilit.

Your private information, which you don't want others to know, can be found through an internet search. In particular, your arrest record or crimin...

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Key Points to Check in a Business Transfer Agreement for a VTuber Channel

Key Points to Check in a Business Transfer Agreement for a VTuber Channel

The popularity of YouTubers, now a well-known phenomenon, has led to YouTube channels with many followers gaining significant financial value. VTub...

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What is the 'Publicity Right'? Explaining the Difference from Right of Publicity and Scenarios that Constitute Infringement

What is the 'Publicity Right'? Explaining the Difference from Right of Publicity and Scenarios t.

Every individual has a personal interest in the freedom of their private life, which includes the right not to have their appearance or demeanor ph...

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Explaining the Legal Response to Rights Infringement and Defamation to the 'Person Inside' a VTuber

Explaining the Legal Response to Rights Infringement and Defamation to the 'Person Inside' a VTu.

While YouTubers have been popular for quite some time, VTubers are also gaining popularity among a wide range of audiences. However, as the number ...

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What are the Points to Note for Vtubers and Live Streaming? Explaining the Laws and Regulations

What are the Points to Note for Vtubers and Live Streaming? Explaining the Laws and Regulations

Along with the growth of YouTube, Vtubers and live streaming are gradually becoming popular content. However, there are legal considerations when i...

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Contract Document for Virtual YouTubers (VTubers) Affiliated with Agencies

Contract Document for Virtual YouTubers (VTubers) Affiliated with Agencies

Since around 2017, the profession of Virtual YouTuber, or VTuber, has rapidly gained attention. A Virtual YouTuber or VTuber is a 3D virtual model ...

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Key Points of Corporate Contract Documents for Virtual YouTubers (VTubers)

Key Points of Corporate Contract Documents for Virtual YouTubers (VTubers)

Virtual YouTubers, or VTubers, are increasingly becoming entities that can secure so-called "projects" to advertise products or services, just like...

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About the Acquisition and Business Transfer of YouTube Channels and Legal Risks

About the Acquisition and Business Transfer of YouTube Channels and Legal Risks

In general business relations, it's not uncommon for companies to be acquired or for businesses to be transferred.When considering expanding a comp...

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