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How Much is the Going Rate for Damages in Cases of Portrait Rights Infringement? An Explanation Based on Two Precedents

How Much is the Going Rate for Damages in Cases of Portrait Rights Infringement? An Explanation .

If your personal appearance or posture is photographed and published without your consent, there may be cases where you can claim damages for infri...

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Is Choreography for Dance Considered a 'Work of Authorship'? ~Explaining the Precedents~

Is Choreography for Dance Considered a 'Work of Authorship'? ~Explaining the Precedents~

With the revision of the Course of Study in 2008 (Heisei 20), dance became a compulsory subject for the first and second years of junior high schoo...

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Explanation of the 'Sender Information Disclosure Order Case' Started on October 1, 2022: Accelerated Poster Identification

Explanation of the 'Sender Information Disclosure Order Case' Started on October 1, 2022: Accele.

On October 1, 2022, a new system called the "Sender Information Disclosure Order Case" was initiated as a procedure to identify the poster of defam...

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What are the Risks Parents Should Know When Minors Monetize on YouTube?

What are the Risks Parents Should Know When Minors Monetize on YouTube?

Nowadays, it's easy for anyone to become a YouTuber, and there are increasing cases of minors making their mark in this field.However, when minors ...

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Does Copyright Exist in Documents Published by Government Agencies? Explaining Points to Note When Using Them

Does Copyright Exist in Documents Published by Government Agencies? Explaining Points to Note Wh.

Government agencies refer to the offices of the national and local public bodies, including central ministries, courts, and the Diet. A vast amount...

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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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