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We are delighted to send you the Oh‒Ebashi LPC & Partner’s English Newsletter which has been containing short articles relating to legal developments within Japan.

Japanese laws and legal practice are constantly changing and being updated.
Through this Newsletter, we hope to keep you abreast of important developments within the country and, as necessary, help you make timely and informed decisions.

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Our latest Issue

2025.09.26 　OH-EBASHI English Newsletter 2025 Autumn Issue

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1. Overview of Japan's AI Governance: What Global Companies Need to Know by Mitsuhiro Gujima

This article features Japan’s unique hybrid approach to AI regulation, which has drawn significant international attention for combining soft-law legal instruments with the application of existing sector-specific laws. It also offers practical guidance to companies navigating the use of AI technologies within this evolving regulatory landscape.

2. Patent Utilization Strategies: Patent Funds and Key Contractual Considerations by Yuiko Wada

This article discusses the potential strategic use of patent funds in Japan, outlining the various types of funds and their typical structures. It also highlights key contractual considerations that companies should take into account when evaluating the use of such funds to unlock the value of their patents.

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Oh-Ebashi English Newsletter Editorial Team

Seigo Takehira / Partner
Hajime Taniuchi / Partner
Takashi Hirose / Partner
Yuichi Urata / Partner
Hisako Matsuda / Registered Foreign Lawyer
Miriam Rose Ivan L. Pereira / Counsel
Nicholas Robin Jesson / Registered Foreign Lawyer

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