Media / Entertainment
Supporting our clients using our extensive network and our broad knowledge of the industry.
We provide legal advice and support on media and broadcasting-related matters involving issues related to copyright, publicity rights, and privacy rights, among others. We have extensive experience in corporate transactions related to media relations and media content (including both TV and radio broadcasting), Internet content, and publishing.
With respect to the entertainment industry, our attorneys are well versed in the existing business practices. Our approach takes into consideration the complex business relationships unique to the entertainment industry. We also address new issues arising from recent technological innovations, while looking ahead toward future legal developments.
We have also recently been providing counsel on esports and other gaming-related matters, including integrated resorts (casinos). Notably, Tomohiro Takagi is the only Japanese attorney ranked in the Gaming & Gambling category of Chambers Global 2022 and Chambers Asia-Pacific 2022.
Recent Work
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- 2024.3
- Avex Inc. – Sale of LivePocket to KDDI Corporation
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- 2024.3
- KDDI Corporation - Acquisition of LivePocket from Avex Inc.
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- 2024.1
- ORIX Corporation: Agreement on the development of an integrated tourist resort in Osaka
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- 2022
- Avex, Inc. - Dissolution of joint venture and share transfer to NTT DoCoMo, Inc.
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- 2022
- Avex Inc. - Sale of part of stake in LINE MUSIC to LINE Corporation
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- 2021
- Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. - Business alliance with Bloober Team S.A.
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- 2020
- Japan Post Capital Co., Ltd. - Investment in toridori Inc.
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- 2020
- Avex Inc. - Establishment of AI and voice synthesis business with Toshiba Digital Solutions Corporation
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- 2019
- Cool Japan Fund Inc. - Joint venture with Yoshimoto Kogyo Co., Ltd. and NTT
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- 2019
- KDDI Corporation - Video streaming joint venture with TV Asahi Corporation
Awards & Rankings
N&A Newsletters
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Amended Telecommunications Business Act: The External Transmission Rules (1) - Summary
Data Protection
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Formulation of a New National Security Strategy, Economic Security, and Cybersecurity
Competition Law / International Trade
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Recent Formulation of Guidelines for random type sales of NFT
IT / Media / Entertainment
Seminars
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Trends in sports betting and betting markets abroad and challenges in Japan
Online, Tokyo
External Seminars
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Support for strengthening the management capabilities and ensuring governance in sports organizations
Tokyo
External Seminars
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Asia / Pacific Conference: Law and Technology in a Changing World
Seoul
External Seminars
Publications
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Platforms and Journalism: What Should Competition Policy Do to Address the Crisis of the News Media?
Transcripts of lectures
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Industrial and policy trends regarding AI and media/creator sectors in the U.S. and other countries
Articles
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New Regulations to Services Using Telecommunications and Radio Waves and Practical Responses