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Japan Rules Voice Is A Protected Publicity Right in Landmark Ruling

A Japanese court has ruled that voice is a protected publicity right in the first ruling of its kind in the country. On Wednesday, the Tokyo District Court ruled that voices are a protected publicity right in the first ruling of its kind in the country.

Japan Rules Voice Is A Protected Publicity Right in Landmark Ruling

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A Japanese court has ruled that voice is a protected publicity right in the first ruling of its kind in the country.

On Wednesday, the Tokyo District Court ruled that voices are a protected publicity right in the first ruling of its kind in the country.

However, the court dismissed the request by voice actor […]

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A Japanese court has ruled that voice is a protected publicity right in the first ruling of its kind in the country. On Wednesday, the Tokyo District Court ruled that voices are a protected publicity right in the first ruling of its kind in the country. However, the court dismissed the request by voice actor […]

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