This is the new MLex platform. Existing customers should continue to use the existing MLex platform until migrated.
For any queries, please contact Customer Services or your Account Manager. Dismiss

Japan ruling party's IP group calls for $1.4 billion public investment in content sector

( May 28, 2025, 03:37 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Japan's ruling party lawmakers submitted on May 26 an intellectual property policy proposal to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, positioning IP as the essential source of earning power to drive Japan’s transformation into a high-value, innovation-led economy, the group said yesterday. The Research Commission on Intellectual Property Strategy of the Liberal Democratic Party proposed legal revisions to strengthen IP protection and government investment of 200 billion yen ($1.4 billion) in Japan's cultural and content industry. It also called for the creation of a government command structure to lead international standardization efforts to ensure Japan leverages its business strengths and secures a competitive edge. The proposal, in Japanese, is attached:...

Prepare for tomorrow’s regulatory change, today

MLex identifies risk to business wherever it emerges, with specialist reporters across the globe providing exclusive news and deep-dive analysis on the proposals, probes, enforcement actions and rulings that matter to your organization and clients, now and in the longer term.


Know what others in the room don’t, with features including:

  • Daily newsletters for Antitrust, M&A, Trade, Data Privacy & Security, Technology, AI and more
  • Custom alerts on specific filters including geographies, industries, topics and companies to suit your practice needs
  • Predictive analysis from expert journalists across North America, the UK and Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific
  • Curated case files bringing together news, analysis and source documents in a single timeline

Experience MLex today with a 14-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

Already a subscriber? Click here to login

Documents

Related Sections