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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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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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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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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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How to Remove Unwanted Google Search Results Through the Court

How to Remove Unwanted Google Search Results Through the Court

If there is a page containing defamation, the basic course of action is to request its removal through a professional such as a lawyer. However, th...

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Explaining the Procedures Necessary for Deleting Posts and Identifying Post Owners on “5ch” of Japan

Explaining the Procedures Necessary for Deleting Posts and Identifying Post Owners on “5ch” of J.

5ch (formerly 2ch) is a massive anonymous bulletin board that receives numerous accesses and posts from a multitude of users. Unfortunately, among ...

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