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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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What are the Points to Note When Disseminating Investment Information on SNS? Explaining the Requirements for Spreading Rumors, Defamation, and Market Manipulation

What are the Points to Note When Disseminating Investment Information on SNS? Explaining the Req.

Nowadays, it has become commonplace to disseminate and collect information through social media. This is particularly true in the investment field,...

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Is the Exposure of a Company's Representative Director's Affair Defamation (Infringement of the Right to Honor)?

Is the Exposure of a Company's Representative Director's Affair Defamation (Infringement of the .

There are cases where information about the infidelity of a company's CEO is 'exposed' by online media or individuals. Is such 'exposure' legally p...

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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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What is the Line of Defamation Judgement by Reviews for Cosmetic Surgery Clinics?

What is the Line of Defamation Judgement by Reviews for Cosmetic Surgery Clinics?

One of the major sources of information when searching for a beauty clinic is customer reviews. In fact, beauty clinics are one of the industries t...

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How to Search and Handle Personal Information Posted on 2channel and 5channel

How to Search and Handle Personal Information Posted on 2channel and 5channel

In this era, anyone can easily share information through social media and participate in various communities. However, while this has made communic...

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What are the Risks Lurking in TikTok? Introducing How to Respond When Defamed

What are the Risks Lurking in TikTok? Introducing How to Respond When Defamed

TikTok, a social networking service (SNS) specializing in video content, is a huge hit, particularly among the younger generation.Its unique featur...

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Can Hashtags Lead to Defamation? An Explanation Based on Precedents

Can Hashtags Lead to Defamation? An Explanation Based on Precedents

"Hashtags" are commonly used on social media platforms such as Instagram and Twitter. They are used as "tags" for posts that include common phrases...

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Is the Publication of Photos and Videos an Infringement of Portrait Rights? Unraveling the Standards of Portrait Rights Infringement from Two Precedents

Is the Publication of Photos and Videos an Infringement of Portrait Rights? Unraveling the Stand.

"Portrait rights" or "Japanese right of likeness" refers to the right not to have one's appearance, etc., photographed and disclosed without consen...

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Can Copyright be Granted to Ideas? Explaining Case Law on Copyrighted Works of Photography and Art

Can Copyright be Granted to Ideas? Explaining Case Law on Copyrighted Works of Photography and A.

The works protected by the Japanese Copyright Law are those that are creatively expressed in a concrete form. Ideas or theories, thoughts or emotio...

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Legal Liability for Deliberately Licking Dishes and Other Nuisance Behaviors at Consecutive Conveyor Belt Sushi Restaurants?

Legal Liability for Deliberately Licking Dishes and Other Nuisance Behaviors at Consecutive Conv.

There was a time when videos and photos of employees entering refrigerators in convenience stores or consuming products without permission were wid...

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Has the Removal of Arrest Reports and Criminal Records Become Easier with the Supreme Court Decision in Reiwa 4 (2022)?

Has the Removal of Arrest Reports and Criminal Records Become Easier with the Supreme Court Deci.

Arrest reports and criminal records on the internet, often referred to as "digital tattoos," have been the subject of numerous lawsuits and provisi...

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What is Defamation of Honor? Past Precedents and How to Deal with Writings

What is Defamation of Honor? Past Precedents and How to Deal with Writings

Being insulted by others with derogatory terms such as "idiot" or "ugly" would naturally upset anyone. If such slander continues online, it's only ...

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Introducing Examples of Apology Advertisements as Measures to Restore Reputation in Cases of Defamation

Introducing Examples of Apology Advertisements as Measures to Restore Reputation in Cases of Def.

In today's society, where information spreads rapidly, the damage caused by defamation has become more severe. Furthermore, since defamation is an ...

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How to Remove Defamatory Posts on 'suki-kirai.com'

How to Remove Defamatory Posts on 'suki-kirai.com'

"suki-kirai.com" is a website where you can vote for your favorite celebrities and share your likes and dislikes about them. However, we have heard...

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'6 Cases Where Defamation is Not Recognized: An Explanation by a Lawyer'

'6 Cases Where Defamation is Not Recognized: An Explanation by a Lawyer'

The term "honor" in defamation refers to external honor, which means the evaluation given by society to an individual. Therefore, to defame someone...

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