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Copyright Act (Act No. 48 of May 6, 1970, as amended up to April 28, 2020), Japan
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Year of Version
2020
Dates
Amended up to:
April 28, 2020
Entry into force:
January 1, 1971
Promulgated:
May 6, 1970
Type of Text
Main IP Laws
Subject Matter
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Subject Matter (secondary)
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR),
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws,
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Japanese
著作権法(昭和45年5月6日法律第48号。2020で改正)
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Copyright Act (Act No. 48 of May 6, 1970, as amended up to April 28, 2020)
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French
Loi sur le droit d'auteur (loi n° 48 du 6 mai 1970, telle que modifiée jusqu'au 28 avril 2020)
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Spanish
Ley del derecho de autor (Ley N° 48 de 6 de mayo de 1970, según enmendada al 28 de abril de 2020)
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Copyright Act (Act No. 48 of May 6, 1970, as amended up to April 28, 2020)
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IP/N/1/JPN/49
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