Amendments to the Large Shareholding Reporting System
I. Introduction The large shareholding reporting system in Japan (the “Large Shareholding Reporting System”) was introduced in 1990, and has not been the subject of significant amendment since 2006.
IP Licensing and Insolvency – Recent Developments in the Protection of Licensees and Remaining Issues under Japanese Law
I. Introduction For a licensee, the sudden termination of an IP license agreement, whether in whole or in part, can be tantamount to a withdrawal from the licensee’s business.
Passage of the Hydrogen Society Promotion Act and the CCS Business Act
Introduction May 24, 2024 saw the promulgation of the “Act on Promotion of Supply and Use of Low-Carbon Hydrogen, etc.,
Publication of Government Committee Report for Rebuilding the Generic Drug Industry in Japan
I. Introduction On May 22, 2024, a report (the “Report”) was published summarizing the discussions by the Review Committee on the Industrial Structure for the Realization of a Stable Supply of Generic Drugs at the Ministry of Health,
Overview of Freelancer Protection Act
I. Introduction On May 31, 2024, the government of Japan announced that the “Act on the Optimization etc. of Transactions Involving Specified Entrusted Enterprises” (the “Act”), approved in April 2023,
Recent Legal Developments in Japan for Fortifying Essential Infrastructure Services’ Resilience Against Cyber Threats
Introduction In light of the escalating cyber threats in Japan during the year 2023, the Japanese National Police Agency (“JNPA”) has underscored the persistent prevalence of ransomware attacks, with a noteworthy increase in incidents related to a new form of ransomware known as “No-ware ransom”[1].
Recent Reform of Japan’s Arbitration Act – Enforcement of the Order for Interim Measure and the Settlement Agreement through Mediation –
Introduction April 21, 2023 saw the enactment of three laws arbitration- and mediation-related laws: the Law Partially Amending the Arbitration Act (Act No. 15 of 2023) (the “Amended Arbitration Act”),
Practical notes regarding the 2023 amendments to the Renewable Energy Special Measures Act
I. Introduction Following establishment of the FIT system in Japan, the introduction of renewable power generation facilities (mainly solar power generation) has been promoted and many new companies have entered the market.
New Regulation on Stealth Marketing – Influence on Sports Marketing in Japan –
I. Introduction With younger consumers increasingly turning to experiential rather than tangible products, sports marketing, including sponsorships, partnerships and endorsements, is becoming a more and more effective way for companies to market their products and services in Japan.
Publication of the Guidelines for Corporate Takeovers
I. Introduction In Japan, recent years have seen an increase in public M&A deals involving competing proposals.