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What are the Standards for Plagiarism of Papers? Explaining the Precedents

What are the Standards for Plagiarism of Papers? Explaining the Precedents

It goes without saying, but when publishing a book or making a public statement online, it is not permissible to submit something that is merely a ...

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Is the Credibility of Apartment Reviews Reliable? About Measures Against Damage Caused by Word-of-Mouth Rumors

Is the Credibility of Apartment Reviews Reliable? About Measures Against Damage Caused by Word-o.

"Condo Review" is an information-providing site where you can view various detailed information about real estate, including reviews. It can be ver...

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'Examples of 'Copyright Law' Where Quotation is Considered Infringement (Text and Image Edition)'

'Examples of 'Copyright Law' Where Quotation is Considered Infringement (Text and Image Edition).

There may be instances where the reproduction, modification, or publication of copyrighted works does not constitute copyright infringement, depend...

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eSports Facilities and the Japanese Act on Control and Improvement of Amusement Business: When Does it Constitute a Violation?

eSports Facilities and the Japanese Act on Control and Improvement of Amusement Business: When D.

With the recent surge in popularity of eSports, there has been an increase in facilities where one can easily drop in and enjoy eSports.Of course, ...

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What are the Legal Issues with Unauthorized Reproduction of Videos? Explaining Case Examples of Portrait Rights Infringement

What are the Legal Issues with Unauthorized Reproduction of Videos? Explaining Case Examples of .

Recently, platforms like YouTube and Instagram Stories have made it easy for anyone to upload videos at their leisure. However, it's important to n...

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How Far Can We Use Information on the Internet? Explaining Copyrights on the Web

How Far Can We Use Information on the Internet? Explaining Copyrights on the Web

Is it permissible to collect information from the internet, print it out, create copies of the printed material within a company, and distribute it...

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Does Quoting Screenshots from Twitter Constitute Copyright Infringement? Explaining the 2023 Verdict

Does Quoting Screenshots from Twitter Constitute Copyright Infringement? Explaining the 2023 Ver.

As a general rule, if you want to use someone else's copyrighted work, you need to obtain permission from the copyright holder. Unauthorized duplic...

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Explaining How to Identify Posters in Cases of Defamation on 'suki-kirai.com'

Explaining How to Identify Posters in Cases of Defamation on 'suki-kirai.com'

"suki-kirai.com" is a website where users can vote either "like" or "dislike" and post comments to share their opinions about celebrities and famou...

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Handling of Portrait Rights Regarding the Use of Images of Historic Figures

Handling of Portrait Rights Regarding the Use of Images of Historic Figures

You may want to use photos of celebrities or notable figures in blogs, social media, or promotional materials. However, you would want to avoid bei...

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Explaining the Key Points of the 2020 Amendment to the Japanese Copyright Law: To What Extent is 'Inclusion in the Frame' Permitted?

Explaining the Key Points of the 2020 Amendment to the Japanese Copyright Law: To What Extent is.

On June 5, 2020, the revised Japanese Copyright Law was enacted.While the purpose of this revision includes "strengthening measures against online ...

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Is Posting Cosplay Photos on Social Media a Violation of the Japanese Copyright Law? Explaining Cases That Could Lead to Legal Issues

Is Posting Cosplay Photos on Social Media a Violation of the Japanese Copyright Law? Explaining .

Japan's content industry is recognized as a major business boasting high popularity even overseas. Along with this, cosplay, where people dress up ...

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Does Defamation on a Private Twitter Account Constitute Libel? Explaining Two Case Examples

Does Defamation on a Private Twitter Account Constitute Libel? Explaining Two Case Examples

By default, when you register on Twitter, your tweets are set to be public. However, for users who do not want their tweets to be seen by strangers...

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When Does a SLAPP Lawsuit Become Illegal? An Explanation Based on Actual Case Studies

When Does a SLAPP Lawsuit Become Illegal? An Explanation Based on Actual Case Studies

There are cases where lawsuits are used with the intention of silencing the speech of those who criticize oneself. Such lawsuits are referred to as...

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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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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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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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