Japan: Amendment of Copyright Act (No. 33 of 2023)
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Amendment to Copyright Act enters into force
On 26 May 2026, the remaining provisions of the Act to Partially Amend the Copyright Act (Act No. 33 of 2023) enter into force. The provisions establish an arbitration system for the use of unmanaged published works under Article 67-3, under which p…
SourceProvisions on internal transmission and damages calculation in Amendment of Copyright Act enter into force
On 1 January 2024, specified provisions of the Act to Partially Amend the Copyright Act (Act No. 33 of 2023) enter into force. The provisions amend Article 42 and introduce Articles 41-2 and 42-2, permitting the reproduction and public transmission …
SourceAmendment of Copyright Act was promulgated
On 26 May 2023, the Act to Partially Amend the Copyright Act (Act No. 33 of 2023) was promulgated. The Act amends Article 42 and introduces Articles 41-2 and 42-2, permitting the reproduction and public transmission of works for judicial proceedings…
SourceParliament adopted amendment to Copyright Act
On 17 May 2023, the House of Councillors adopted the Act to amend the Copyright Act (Act No. 33 of 2023). The Act applies to courts, administrative agencies, broadcasters, record companies, publishers, collective management organisations, and person…
SourceAmendment of Copyright Act was introduced to House of Representatives
On 10 March 2023, the Japanese Cabinet introduced the Bill to Amend the Copyright Act (Cabinet Bill No. 51 of the 211th Diet) to the House of Representatives. The Bill would apply to courts, administrative agencies, broadcasters, record companies, p…
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