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In recent years, generative AI has rapidly advanced and become widespread. However, legal interpretations and practical implementations related to this field have struggled to keep pace with its rapid evolution.

WIPOとは「世界知的所有権機関」の略称であり、WHO...

On June 27, 2007, the Intellectual Property High Court of Japan recognized the product configuration of the Mini Maglite® flashlight as a three-dimensional trademark, reversing the decision of the Japan Patent Office ("JPO") to refuse registration.

Before initiating litigation, in most cases, an IP right holder sends a warning letter to an alleged infringer in an ordinary situation.

The Japan Patent Office's 2026 Status Report reveals a significant 17% surge in patent applications driven by an unusual December filing spike, while registration rates and examination timelines remain stable.

This case concerns the similarity of characters that appear in online games. Although several characters were the subject of this litigation, the court ruled...

Recently, generative AI （"GenAI"） has become a major topic of discussion around the world, and Japan is no exception.

In recent years, the pervasive growth and integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have prompted significant attention from regulatory bodies worldwide...

In an effort to increase artificial intelligence ("AI") and Metaverse business in Japan, the government has enacted new legislation and established various supporting guidelines in recent years.

Works in which thoughts or sentiments are expressed in a creative way, and which fall within the literary, scientific, artistic or musical domain, are copyrightable.

In general, Japan is a civil law jurisdiction. Most of Japan's modern legal systems are based on continental European civil systems; however, the end of World War II also saw the introduction...

In general, Japan is a civil law jurisdiction. Most of Japan's modern legal systems are based on continental European civil law systems.