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| Transition to a "general incorporated association." |
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2010 |
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Amended Copyright Law enacted (stipulations to facilitate the use of copyright works on the Internet and curb illegal circulation of copyright works introduced.)
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| 70th anniversary of the foundation of JASRAC. |
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2009 |
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Establishment of the General Incorporated Association Copyright Data Clearinghouse (CDC).
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2008 |
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The Reciprocal Representation Agreement with the Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA) took effect.
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2007 |
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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.) |
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2006 |
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JASRAC hosts the CISAC “Radio and Television Broadcasting” Technical Committee in Nara
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2005 |
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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.) |
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2004 |
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Electronic Data Interface (EDI) of JASRAC operations advanced (e.g. implementation of the system for user application for license on the Internet)
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Basic Law on Intellectual Property enacted.
Intellectual Property Policy Headquaters set up in the Cabinet.
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2003 |
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JASRAC fully revised the tariffs for concert.
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2002 |
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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. |
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2001 |
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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.
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Enactment of Law on Management Business
of Copyright and Neighboring Rights |
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2000 |
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Execution of "STEP 2000", an international project to evaluate digital watermark technology.
Approval of tariff provisions and schedules for "interactive transmissions".
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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 |
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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.
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1998 |
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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. |
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1997 |
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JASRAC agrees with the association for on-line Karaoke operators regarding payment of royalties for on-line karaoke.
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World Trade Organization (WTO) Convention takes effect in Japan
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1996 |
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1995 |
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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 |
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MDs and DCCs put on the market.
Rights to claim remuneration home digital recordings created within the Copyright Law.
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1992 |
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1990 |
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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 |
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JASRAC celebrates its 50th anniversary. |
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1987 |
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JASRAC starts nationwide collection of royalties on the use of music in karaoke.
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1986 |
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JASRAC installs a mainframe computer.
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| Lending rights created within the Copyright Law. |
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1984 |
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JASRAC starts administering rental records.
JASRAC organizes the34th CISAC General Assembly in Tokyo.
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CDs put on the market
CISAC Asia-Pacific Committee established.
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1982 |
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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 |
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JASRAC starts collection of broadcasting royalties with a blanket arrangement. |
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1977 |
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JASRAC installs an online computer system.
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New Copyright Law enacted.
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1971 |
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1968 |
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JASRAC joins BIEM.
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1966 |
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JASRAC operations partially computerized.
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1960 |
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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 |
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TV broadcasting begins.
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1953 |
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Peace Treaty effectuated.
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1952 |
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1951 |
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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 |
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World War II comes to an end.
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1945 |
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Pacific War begins.
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1941 |
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1940 |
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JASRAC initiates operations.
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1939 |
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Law on Intermediary Business concerning Copyrights enacted.
JASRAC established.
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Radio broadcasting begins.
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1925 |
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Copyright Law enacted.
Japan becomes a signatory to the Berne Convention.
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1899 |
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