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Copyright Act (Act No. 48 of May 6, 1970, as amended up to Act No. 117 of December 26, 1996), Japan
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Year of Version
1997
Dates
Entry into force:
January 1, 1971
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 (Act No. 48 of May 6, 1970) incorporates all amendments up to Act No. 117 of December 26, 1996, which entered into force on March 27, 1997.
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