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Implementation of Japanese Copyright Law
- When
- 1899
- Where
- Japan
Japan's first comprehensive copyright law took effect in 1899, establishing protections for creative works.
The law protected copyrighted works for thirty years after the author's death. It covered literary, scientific, artistic, and musical domains. Rights were automatically granted without formal registration, aligning with the Berne Convention's principles.
Sources
- Copyright law of Japan Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
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