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Copyright Act (Act No. 48 of May 6, 1970, as amended up to Jan. 1, 2021), Japan
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Year of Version
2021
Dates
Amended up to:
January 1, 2021
Entry into force:
January 1, 1971
Adopted:
May 6, 1970
Type of Text
Main IP Laws
Subject Matter
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Subject Matter (secondary)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws,
IP Regulatory Body,
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
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Japanese
著作権法(昭和45年5月6日法律第48号。2021で改正)
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English
Copyright Act (Act No. 48 of May 6, 1970, as amended up to Jan. 1, 2021)
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French
Loi sur le droit d'auteur (loi n° 48 du 6 mai 1970, telle que modifiée jusqu'au 1er janvier 2021)
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Spanish
Ley del derecho de autor (Ley N° 48 de 6 de mayo de 1970, según enmendada al 1 de enero de 2021)
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English
Copyright Act (Act No. 48 of May 6, 1970, as amended up to Jan. 1, 2021)
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Legislation
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Treaties
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IP/N/1/JPN/54
IP/N/1/JPN/C/8
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