International Law - Japan Compliance

Japan Compliance

International Law

A collection of 8 posts

Summary slide outlining Japanese copyright‑based software licensing essentials for U.S. businesses

Intellectual Property Law

Software Licensing in Japan: Key Copyright Considerations for US Businesses

Master Japanese copyright rules, license scope, reverse‑engineering limits, and warranty gaps before closing your software deals in Japan.

Cross‑border trade‑secret disputes chart showing Japanese jurisdiction triggers, applicable‑law flow, and 2024 UCPA amendments timeline

Intellectual Property Law

Cross‑Border Trade Secret Disputes Involving Japan: Jurisdiction & Governing Law Guide

Learn how Japan’s 2024 UCPA changes affect jurisdiction and choice of law in cross‑border trade‑secret cases—and what US companies must do to stay protected.

Global comparison of same-sex partnership rights: Japan’s local certificates vs Taiwan’s marriage law and corporate HR best practices

Labor & Employment Law

Same-Sex Couples in Japan: HR, Visa and Equality Issues for Global Employers

TL;DR * Japan still lacks national recognition of same-sex marriage; rights depend on patchy local partnership systems and corporate policies. * Courts are split on constitutionality, while Taiwan’s 2019 legislation offers a contrasting Asian model. * Multinationals must bridge legal gaps through inclusive HR benefits, visa support and clear communication. Table

Slide outlining U.S. UFLPA, proposed EU forced-labor ban, Japan’s HRDD guidelines, and supply-chain compliance steps for multinational firms.

Forced Labor Regulations and Global Supply Chains: Japan's Position and Implications

TL;DR * The U.S. (UFLPA), EU, and several national laws are tightening forced-labor bans that block or withdraw products from their markets. * WTO rules may permit such bans under the public-morals exception, but legality is still largely untested. * Japan currently relies on soft-law HRDD Guidelines instead of import bans,

Slide summarising Japan’s economic-security framework: four-pillar 2022 Act, 1 % FEFTA FDI trigger, export-control vigilance and compliance checklist for US firms.

Regulatory Updates

National Security Meets Business: Navigating Japan's Evolving Regulatory Landscape

TL;DR * Japan’s 2022 Economic Security Promotion Act adds supply-chain resilience, infrastructure review, R&D funding and sensitive-patent secrecy to keep strategic tech safe. * FEFTA investment screening now triggers at 1 % stakes in “core” sectors; export-control vigilance is tightening. * US businesses must map supply chains, plan for pre-screening

Slide outlining Japan’s overseas anti-corruption regime: UCPA Article 18 scope, OECD enforcement trend, FCPA overlap and compliance checklist for US multinationals.

Anti-Corruption

Japan’s Overseas Anti-Corruption Stance: Compliance Roadmap for US Companies Operating Abroad

TL;DR * Japan criminalises overseas bribery of foreign public officials under the Unfair Competition Prevention Act (UCPA) and expects global groups to prevent misconduct. * Enforcement is rising: coordinated investigations with US DOJ、SEC and other OECD peers have increased since 2020. * US parent companies must integrate Japanese subsidiary risks into

Slide outlining EU Data Act impact on US–Japan supply chains: IoT data-sharing rules, FRAND access, cloud switching and 2025 compliance deadline.

Regulatory Updates

EU Data Act Compliance for US Firms with Japanese Links: Key Risks & Strategic Steps

TL;DR * The EU Data Act, in force since Jan 2024 and fully applicable from Sep 2025, mandates broad data-sharing rules for IoT and non-personal data. * Japanese manufacturers in automotive, machinery and electronics will be heavily affected, creating knock-on compliance duties and market shifts for US partners. * US companies should

One-slide summary: Japan’s DABUS decision—human inventorship rule, global filing strategy, future law reform

Intellectual Property Law

AI Inventorship in Japan: The DABUS Appeal and Global IP Strategy Lessons

TL;DR: Japan’s IP High Court (Jan 30 2025) confirmed that AI systems like DABUS cannot be named inventors under the Patent Act. Human creative contribution remains essential, but expect legislative debate as global pressure mounts. Table of Contents 1. The DABUS Case in Japan: Background and Lower Court