Japanese Laws and Regulations in English
Here are some of Japanese laws and regulations that are translated into English. Mainly we picked up laws and regulations in connection with our practice areas or business activities for your reference.
These translations are provided by the Government of Japan. However, please note that these translations are unofficial and that only the original Japanese texts have legal effect. These texts are effective as of the year of 2012 so the amendments thereafter are not covered.
Intellectual Property Rights
* Copyright Act
* Design Act
* Patent Act
* Trademark Act
* Utility Model Act
Antitrust and Fair Competition
* Antimonopoly Act (Act on Prohibition of Private Monopolization and Maintenance of Fair Trade or Antitrust Act)
* Unfair Competition Prevention Act
* Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations Act (Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations)
