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Elvis Presley’s rights owners sue Anthropic, seeking US$41M over AI training
The company behind Claude allegedly used lyrics from 274 Elvis Presley songs without permission.
Japan’s Supreme Court rules copying unprotected band scores can constitute a tort
A dispute over online band scores tests the limits of copyright protection in Japan.
New AI-focused IP boutique signals changing demands in Japan’s patent profession
The new practice aims to address what its founders see as a shortage of specialists in AI-related IP...
Japan unveils “JPO AI Vision” to guide AI use across its operations
The new vision comes as the office prepares for AI’s growing role in its work.
Japan protests unauthorized use of anime characters in U.S. political posts
Tokyo urges Washington to respect copyright holders following several controversial social-media pos...
Japan High Court strikes down ‘AI announcer’ in a trademark ruling
Ruling highlights limits on descriptive terms in evolving AI-driven services.
Japan’s IP Experts 2026
The government of Japan has made a formal request to OpenAI, asking the U.S.-based AI research and d...
Japan hosts official visit by WIPO director general
Daren Tang visits to deepen IP cooperation.