Japan: Act to Revise Part of the Copyright Act and the Special Provisions on the Registration of Works of Computer Programming
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Implemented Copyright Act amendment regarding illegal download of copyright-protected content
On 1 January 2021, the "Act to Revise Part of the Copyright Act and the Special Provisions on the Registration of Works of Computer Programming" is implemented in regard to the illegal download of copyright-protected content. The Act defines "index …
SourceEntry into force of Copyright Act amendment
The "Act to Revise Part of the Copyright Act and the Special Provisions on the Registration of Works of Computer Programming" enters into force with a grace period. The Act defines "index sites" and "index apps" as the websites and apps that guide t…
SourceAdopted Copyright Act amendment
On 5 June 2020, the "Act to Revise Part of the Copyright Act and the Special Provisions on the Registration of Works of Computer Programming" is approved by the Japanese Diet. The Act defines "index sites" and "index apps" as the websites and apps t…
SourceIntroduced Copyright Act amendment
The "Act to Revise Part of the Copyright Act and the Special Provisions on the Registration of Works of Computer Programming" is introduced in the Japanese Diet. The Act defines "index sites" and "index apps" as the websites and apps that guide the …
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