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著作権管理制度50周年 << 1989年(平成元年) 11月17日 >> 2-5-18

50th Anniv. of Copyright Control System
Issued on November 17, 1989 (Heisei 1)

50th Anniv. of Copyright Control System
Issued on November 17, 1989 (Heisei 1)
The copyright law in Japan stipulates a copyright registration system. According to Japanese law, as soon as you create a copyrighted work, you can enjoy the copyright without going through any procedure (Article 17, Paragraph 2 of the Copyright Act, non-formalism), and the copyright registration system also It is not a procedure for generating rights. On the other hand, patent rights and trademark rights are granted only after they are registered after examination from application. The reason why the registration system exists even though the copyright is generated without registration is to prove the facts such as the date of creation, and to publicize the change of rights such as the transfer of copyright. For example.By registering, the author and the date of creation are estimated. In addition, if you do not register the change of rights, It cannot compete with a third party. The stamp is issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the copyright management system, and is designed with the "image of the conductor and light".