GREETINGS
- Meilin International Law Firm is an international law firm, which provides comprehensive legal services in numerous areas. We have domestic offices in Tokyo and Fukuoka, and overseas offices in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Vietnam, and are contemplating additional locations as our business expands. We work as specialty teams of lawyers and paralegals to provide appropriate legal services for foreign individuals and enterprises intending to reside, invest, or conduct business in Japan.
- We are capable of communicating in English, Chinese, and Japanese. We have extensive knowledge of global business transactions across a wide range of legal services. We also provide assistance for individuals who seek to secure residence in Japan.
- In addition to general business experience, our expertise encompasses real estate, M&A, IT and content-related fields. We can respond promptly to the various needs of clients investing in Japan.
- To date, we have executed Advisory Contracts with more than 250 companies, and we continue to work with many of them on a long-term basis. We are newly entrusted with about 400 cases each year.
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Entity Management/Sales/Advertising
2025.10.31
Generative AI and Publicity Rights
Author: Attorney Hiroki Horita 1.The Emergence of Generative AI Created Models In October 2023, an advertisement for “PA
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Intellectual Property
2025.09.29
Are AI-Generated Works Protected by Copyright? – U.S. Copyright Office Report Part 2
By Attorney & Patent Attorney Masatoshi Tanaka 1.The Significance of Copyrightability of AI-Generated Works The use
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HR Management
2025.07.30
The Future of Job-Based Employment System
Author: Attorney Kosuke Yoshida On August 28, 2024, the government published the Guidelines for Job-Based Employment (he
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HR Management
2025.06.30
Practical Considerations and the Impact of the Supreme Court Decision on Job-Specific Agreements and the Right to Reassign Employees
Author: Attorney Gosuke Kashiwada With work style reforms and the diversification of employment arrangements, the number
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Entity Management/Sales/Advertising
2025.05.29
Amendment to the Act Against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations(Enforced on October 1, 2024)
Author: Attorney/Patent Attorney Masatoshi Tanaka 1. Amendment to the Act Against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading
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Intellectual Property
2025.03.31
Generative AI and Protection of “Voice” Rights – Can “Voice” be Protected by Publicity Rights?
Author: Attorney/Patent Attorney Masatoshi Tanaka 1. Growing Need for Protection of “Voice” Rights The emerg
INFORMATION
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2025.10.20
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Online Filing is Mandatory in principle for Key Labor Safety and Health Procedures (Effective January 1, 2025)
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2024.10.17
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Freelance Act (Effective November 1, 2024)
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2024.08.27
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Amendments to the Trademark Act Effective April 1, 2024.
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2023.12.25
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Revised Law for Japan Bank for International Cooperation
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2023.10.24
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Revision to Ministerial Order for Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act
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2023.08.29
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Japan Product Safety Pledge
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2023.07.31
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Revisions to Unfair Competition Prevention Act/Patent Act, Etc.
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2022.07.08
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June 27 The Nishinippon Shimbun Web Edition (The Nishinippon Shimbun me) Article by ＜Attorney Tomoki Hara＞
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2022.07.08
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June 27 The Nishinippon Shimbun Web Edition (The Nishinippon Shimbun me) Article by ＜Attorney Tomoki Hara＞
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2022.05.10
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Notice of Vietnam Office Holidays
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2022.05.01
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May 3 – The Nishinippon Shimbun Web Edition (The Nishinippon Shimbun me) – Article by ＜Attorney Tomoki Hara＞
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2022.04.11
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“Vietnam Real Estate Investment Guide” is now on Sale!
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2022.03.29
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“Business Guide Book: Introduction to Preventive Measures under the Latest Power Harassment Prevention Law” is now on Sale!
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2022.03.02
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February 2021 – The Nishinippon Shimbun Web Edition (The Nishinippon Shimbun me) – Article by ＜Attorney Kazuya Mori＞
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2021.10.20
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Website Renewal
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2025.10.20
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Online Filing is Mandatory in principle for Key Labor Safety and Health Procedures (Effective January 1, 2025)
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2024.10.17
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Freelance Act (Effective November 1, 2024)
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2024.08.27
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Amendments to the Trademark Act Effective April 1, 2024.
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2023.12.25
Legal Information
Revised Law for Japan Bank for International Cooperation
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2023.10.24
Legal Information
Revision to Ministerial Order for Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act
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2023.08.29
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Japan Product Safety Pledge
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2023.07.31
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Revisions to Unfair Competition Prevention Act/Patent Act, Etc.
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2021.09.13
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【Indian legal news】Copyright (Amendment) Rules, 2021
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JAPAN LEGAL SYSTEM
This is intended for someone who may concern Japan-related investment or transaction.
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ATTORNEYS
We are professional experts in law and risk control
who create new values for our clients by utilizing the power of "law"
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PRACTICE AREAS
High expertise and systemized unity of our attorneys
will offer quick and optimal solutions to
complex and various legal issues of our clients.
