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Copyright Act (Act No. 48 of May 6, 1970, as amended up to Act No. 72 of June 19, 2002), Japan
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Year of Version
2002
Dates
Adopted:
May 6, 1970
Type of Text
Main IP Laws
Subject Matter
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights),
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws,
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR),
IP Regulatory Body
Notes
This consolidated version of the Copyright Act takes into account amendments up to Act No. 72 of June 19, 2002 (see 'Supplementary Provisions' on page 60 for the amendments made by the said Act No. 72).
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