Entertainment SERVICES

Leveraging our extensive knowledge and experience across diverse legal fields—including intellectual property, dispute resolution, and data privacy—we provide a wide range of services. This includes drafting license and production agreements for creative content, advising on fundraising, and establishing privacy policies and Terms of Service. We also offer strategic guidance on regulatory compliance, such as the Entertainment Establishments Control Act (Fueiho) and the Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations. Notably, we have a proven track record in high-stakes intellectual property disputes, including representing clients in large-scale patent litigation related to pachinko, pachislot, and online gaming.

Our attorneys are deeply versed in music industry customs and provide expert counsel on matters such as master recording agreements, licensing, artist management, and legal issues involving copyright management organizations like JASRAC. We also provide legal consultation and contractual support for the broad range of businesses surrounding songs and artists, including fan club operations, merchandising, live performances and concerts, and promotional activities.

We offer a wide range of legal services in the film and television sector, including rights clearance for production, fundraising advisory, and consultation regarding contracts for producers, cinematographers, and other production talent. We also have extensive experience in litigation and negotiations for television networks and advertising agencies. Drawing on our deep expertise in dispute resolution, we provide specialized services such as legal supervision for programs and counsel on ethical and legal issues relating to video content, ensuring that our clients’ creative outputs meet both legal and industry standards.

We provide legal consultation and support for contracts related to the rights clearance and strategic utilization of copyrighted works, such as manga and illustrations. Our practice covers not only publishing agreements but also the complex contractual frameworks required for merchandising and audiovisual adaptations. Furthermore, we offer expert legal support and advisory services for art production and contracts concerning exhibitions and screenings at museums and other venues.

We provide comprehensive legal support in the sports sector, ranging from athlete development and management to the drafting of contracts for sponsorships and agents. Furthermore, our team includes attorneys who are actively involved in the management of sports governing bodies, providing strategic advice on governance and compliance.

Leveraging our extensive knowledge and experience in intellectual property, we provide strategic advice on design, branding, and materials, catering to a diverse clientele ranging from domestic startups to international corporations. We are uniquely positioned to offer meticulous support for trademark and design registration, IP strategy, and dispute resolution—including cease-and-desist letters, litigation, and customs border enforcement against counterfeit products. This is achieved through our close collaboration with patent attorneys specializing in designs, trademarks, and patents.　Our services also encompass the drafting and reviewing contracts for licensing, distribution, manufacturing (OEM), and promotion. Furthermore, we provide expert guidance on advertising regulations and human rights due diligence.

In addition to web services and AI, we provide legal counsel on cutting-edge entertainment sectors, including services in virtual spaces (the Metaverse), NFTs, and crypto assets. Given the rapid evolution of these emerging technologies, our firm is committed to staying at the forefront of the field. We foster a collaborative environment where our firm members constantly share the latest regulatory developments and judicial precedents to ensure we provide our clients with the most up-to-date and informed advice.