Dear friends, clients and colleagues,

We are delighted to send you the Oh‒Ebashi英文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.

Should you have any questions about your specific industry or area of law, or wish to know more about our firm's services, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Our latest Issue

2025.09.26 　英文Newsletter秋刊已发行。

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

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 和田 祐以子

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英文Newsletter Editorial Team

竹平 征吾 / 合伙人
谷内 元 / 合伙人
广濑 崇史 / 合伙人
浦田 悠一 / 合伙人
松田 日佐子 / 外国法事务律师
Miriam Rose Ivan L. Pereira / 外国法事务律师
Nicholas Robin Jesson / 外国法事务律师

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