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Copyright Act (Act No. 48 of May 6, 1970, as amended up to Act No. 92 of June 9, 2004), Japan
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Year of Version
2005
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 incorporates all amendments up to Act No. 92 of June 9, 2004, which came into force on January 1, 2015 (see 'Supplementary Provisions' on page 84 for detailed amendments made by the said Act No. 92).
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WTO Document Reference
IP/N/1/JPN/C/5
WIPO Lex No.
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