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Copyright Act (Act No. 48 of May 6, 1970, as amended up to January, 1, 2022), Japan
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Year of Version
2022
Dates
Amended up to:
January 1, 2022
Entry into force:
May 6, 1970
Promulgated:
January 1, 1970
Type of Text
Main IP Laws
Subject Matter
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Subject Matter (secondary)
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR),
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws,
IP Regulatory Body
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Japanese
著作権法(昭和45年5月6日法律第48号。2022で改正)
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English
Copyright Act (Act No. 48 of May 6, 1970, as amended up to January, 1, 2022)
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WTO Notifications Coversheet
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French
Loi sur le droit d'auteur (loi n° 48 du 6 mai 1970, telle que modifiée jusqu'au 1 janvier 2022)
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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 2022)
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English
Copyright Act (Act No. 48 of May 6, 1970, as amended up to January, 1, 2022)
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Legislation
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Supersedes (10 text(s))
Is amended by (1 text(s))
Is amended by (1 text(s))
Treaties
WTO Document Reference
IP/N/1/JPN/61
IP/N/1/JPN/C/9
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