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| Transition to a "general incorporated association." |  |
2010 |  |
Amended Copyright Law enacted (stipulations to facilitate the use of copyright works on the Internet and curb illegal circulation of copyright works introduced.) |
| 70th anniversary of the foundation of JASRAC. | |
2009 | |
Establishment of the General Incorporated Association Copyright Data Clearinghouse (CDC). |
| 2008 | |
The Reciprocal Representation Agreement with the Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA) took effect. |
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| 2007 | |
JASRAC fully revised the tariffs for performances at entertainment places. JASRAC announced the licensing conditions for video posting (sharing) websites services (UGC). |
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| Amended Copyright Law enacted (facilitating the simultaneous re-transmission of broadcasting by using IP multicast broadcasting, strengthening penalties, etc.) | |
2006 | |
JASRAC hosts the CISAC “Radio and Television Broadcasting” Technical Committee in Nara |
| 2005 | |
Appeal court ruling on infringement of copyright by music file sharing service finalized (suspension of copyright infringement and payment for damages) |
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| Amended Copyright Law enacted (introduction of prevention measures for sound recordings from flowing back across the border, etc.) | |
2004 | |
Electronic Data Interface (EDI) of JASRAC operations advanced (e.g. implementation of the system for user application for license on the Internet) |
| Basic Law on Intellectual Property enacted. Intellectual Property Policy Headquaters set up in the Cabinet. |
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2003 | |
JASRAC fully revised the tariffs for concert. |
| 2002 | |
JASRAC introduces amendments allowing trustors to select the scope of rights entrustment. Commencement of administration of BGM use. |
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| Commencement of enforcement of Law on Management Business of Copyright and Neighboring Rights. | |
2001 | |
Commencement of administration of non-commercial interactive transmissions. Execution of "STEP 2001", follow-up evaluation project for digital watermark technology. CISAC Broadcasting Technical Committee and Asia-Pacific Committee meetings held in Tokyo. |
| Enactment of Law on Management Business of Copyright and Neighboring Rights |
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2000 | |
Execution of "STEP 2000", an international project to evaluate digital watermark technology. Approval of tariff provisions and schedules for "interactive transmissions". |
| 100th anniversary of enactment of Copyright Law. Society for Administration of Remuneration for Video Home Recording (SARVH) established. Japanese Copyright Law is amended, abolishing Article 14 of the Supplementary Provisions. |
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1999 | |
60th anniversary of the foundation of JASRAC. CISAC Administrative Council and Executive Bureau held in Tokyo. JASRAC announces "DAWN 2001" Project. Musical work information is made public on the Internet. |
| 1998 | |
JASRAC starts collection of royalties from karaoke shops with a floor space of under 16.5m2 and banquet rooms under 33m2. JASRAC revises its Articles of Association and initiates non-profit cultural activities. |
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| Public transmission rights created within the Copyright Law. | |
1997 | |
JASRAC agrees with the association for on-line Karaoke operators regarding payment of royalties for on-line karaoke. |
| World Trade Organization (WTO) Convention takes effect in Japan |
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1996 | ||
| 1995 | |
JASRAC receives first remuneration for home recording from SARAH. |
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| Society for Administration of Remuneration for Audio Home Recording (SARAH) established. |
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1993 | ||
| MDs and DCCs put on the market. Rights to claim remuneration home digital recordings created within the Copyright Law. |
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1992 | ||
| 1990 | |
Strategic Conference on Private Audiovisual Copying formed. |
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| Satellite broadcasting begins. Japan becomes a signatory to the Rome Convention for the Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms and Broadcasting Organizations. |
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1989 | |
JASRAC celebrates its 50th anniversary. |
| 1987 | |
JASRAC starts nationwide collection of royalties on the use of music in karaoke. |
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| 1986 | |
JASRAC installs a mainframe computer. |
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| Lending rights created within the Copyright Law. | |
1984 | |
JASRAC starts administering rental records. JASRAC organizes the34th CISAC General Assembly in Tokyo. |
| CDs put on the market CISAC Asia-Pacific Committee established. |
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1982 | ||
| Japan becomes a signatory to the Convention for the Protection of Producers of Phonograms against Unauthorized Duplication of Their Phonograms. |
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1978 | |
JASRAC starts collection of broadcasting royalties with a blanket arrangement. |
| 1977 | |
JASRAC installs an online computer system. |
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| New Copyright Law enacted. |
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1971 | ||
| 1968 | |
JASRAC joins BIEM. |
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| 1966 | |
JASRAC operations partially computerized. |
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| 1960 | |
Nagoya High Court confirms the owner's responsibility for using music in a performance by a band in a "place of entertainment." JASRAC joins CISAC. |
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| Japan becomes a signatory to the Universal Copyright Convention. |
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1956 | ||
| TV broadcasting begins. |
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1953 | ||
| Peace Treaty effectuated. |
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1952 | ||
| 1951 | |
JASRAC enters into its first representation agreement with a foreign copyright society (ASCAP). |
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| Constitution of Japan proclaimed. |
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1946 | ||
| World War II comes to an end. |
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1945 | ||
| Pacific War begins. |
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1941 | ||
| 1940 | |
JASRAC initiates operations. |
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| 1939 | |
Law on Intermediary Business concerning Copyrights enacted. JASRAC established. |
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| Radio broadcasting begins. |
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1925 | ||
| Copyright Law enacted. Japan becomes a signatory to the Berne Convention. |
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