International Trade And Competition Law In Japan

Author : Mitsuo Matsushita
Publisher : Oxford University Press on Demand
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0198254407

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International Trade and Competition Law in Japan by Mitsuo Matsushita Pdf

Modern Japanese Law Series This new series has been established to provide scholars and practitioners with a library of books which deal with contemporary issues in Japanese law, particularly in areas of law which are of importance to the international business community. It will include books on Japanese labour law, the Lawof Civil Procedure, Securities Regulation, and environmental law. Two volumes containing accurate and up-to-date translations of all the major Japanese Codes (Civil and Criminal) are planned for 1994. This book analyses the means by which the Japanese government regulates business activity, principally through the use of competition or anti-monopoly laws. These laws operate both within Japan and, to a lesser extent, beyond. The book also looks at legal aspects of industrial policy as well asthe legal framework of foreign trade and investment in Japan. As such it goes to the very heart of industrial and commercial life in Japan, and will be of interest to all those who are involved in doing business with Japan, as well as to their legal and financial advisers.

Author : Hiroshi Yamada,Ryohei Takai,Kaoru Harada,Katsutoshi Kataoka
Publisher : Kluwer Law International B.V.
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-20
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789403529158

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Competition Law in Japan by Hiroshi Yamada,Ryohei Takai,Kaoru Harada,Katsutoshi Kataoka Pdf

Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this practical analysis of competition law and its interpretation in Japan covers every aspect of the subject-the various forms of restrictive agreements and abuse of dominance prohibited by law and the rules on merger control; tests of illegality; filing obligations; administrative investigation and enforcement procedures; civil remedies and criminal penalties; and raising challenges to administrative decisions. Lawyers who handle transnational commercial transactions will appreciate the explanation of fundamental differences in procedure from one legal system to another, as well as the international aspects of competition law. Throughout the book, the treatment emphasizes enforcement, with relevant cases analysed where appropriate. An informative introductory chapter provides detailed information on the economic, legal, and historical background, including national and international sources, scope of application, an overview of substantive provisions and main notions, and a comprehensive description of the enforcement system including private enforcement. The book proceeds to a detailed analysis of substantive prohibitions, including cartels and other horizontal agreements, vertical restraints, the various types of abusive conduct by the dominant firms and the appraisal of concentrations, and then goes on to the administrative enforcement of competition law, with a focus on the antitrust authorities’ powers of investigation and the right of defence of suspected companies. This part also covers voluntary merger notifications and clearance decisions, as well as a description of the judicial review of administrative decisions. Its succinct yet scholarly nature, as well as the practical quality of the information it provides, make this book a valuable time-saving tool for business and legal professionals alike. Lawyers representing parties with interests in Japan will welcome this very useful guide, and academics and researchers will appreciate its value in the study of international and comparative competition law.

Author : Mitsuo Matsushita,Clifford Jones
Publisher : Kluwer Law International B.V.
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2002-04-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789041117588

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Competition Policy in the Global Trading System:Perspectives from the Eu, Japan and the USA by Mitsuo Matsushita,Clifford Jones Pdf

Based on a conference of national authorities and leading scholars in antitrust and competition law and policy, the text presents 20 essays which together provide an in-depth assessment of achievements and impasses, as well as a variety of possible ways forward.

Author : Koki Arai
Publisher : Springer
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2019-06-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789811381881

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Law and Economics in Japanese Competition Policy by Koki Arai Pdf

This book demonstrates how economics is used in cases of competition in Japan. Competition between firms is usually the most effective way of allocating economic resources and achieving consumer and producer welfare. At the same time, a balance must be struck; firms must not be over-regulated, but neither must they be completely free to create a monopoly or oligopoly. Therefore, the role of competition policy is to maintain a balance by using the collaborative economics of industrial organization. The book uses economic analysis to evaluate case studies on Japanese anti-monopoly law, the Act Concerning Prohibition of Private Monopolization and Maintenance of Fair Trade (AMA), and enforcement in e.g. cartel cases, private monopolization cases, and merger cases. The Japan Fair Trade Commission implements a competition policy, primarily through the enforcement of the AMA, which promotes ingenuity and innovation in business by guaranteeing and enhancing fair and free competition, thereby ensuring economic vitality and consumer benefit. This book is the first authoritative and compact work on competition policy in Japan, which has a more-than-70-year history and is based on solid legal principles. In addition, the book seeks to promote law enforcement based on economic analysis, and includes studies describing the enforcement mechanisms used. It provides comprehensive yet concise information on the structure of the AMA, recent cases, and economic analysis. It also explains the circumstances regarding recent cases and analyzes how the economic policy has been applied to actual cases.

Author : Arnulf Gressel
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 101 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2007-08-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783638735308

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Competition Policy in the World Trade Organization by Arnulf Gressel Pdf

Diploma Thesis from the year 2006 in the subject Law - European and International Law, Intellectual Properties, grade: 1,00, University of Salzburg (Völkerrecht), language: English, abstract: Die vorliegende Diplomarbeit behandelt das Problem der Regelung von Wettbewerbsfragen im Völkerrecht im allgemeinen und in der WTO im besonderen. In Kapitel 1 werden die wirtschaftlichen Hintergründe und unterschiedlichen Motive für staatliche wettbewerbsrechtliche Regelungen dargestellt. Kapitel 2 stellt verschiedene Tatbestände, die im Wettbewerbsrecht als regelungsbedürftig angesehen werden, vor (z.B. Kartelle, Missbrauch der marktbeherrschenden Stellung, etc.). Kapitel 3 beschreibt nationale Regelungsansätze des Wettbewerbsrechtes einschließlich bilateraler Kooperationsabkommen, die zur Durchsetzung nationaler Regelungen erforderlich sind. Besonderes Augenmerk wird auch auf die unterschiedlichen Rechtskulturen gelegt, die die nationalen Regelungen beeinflussen. Kapitel 4 stellt die bisherigen Regelungsansätze auf internationaler Ebene dar, wobei die auf regionaler Ebene verbindliches Recht darstellen, die auf universeller Ebene allerdings im Bereich des soft laws bleiben. Kapitel 5 und 6 stellen die Kernkapitel der Arbeit dar und befassen sich mit Wettbewerbsrecht im Rahmen der WTO. In Kapitel 5 werden bestehende wettbewernsrelevante Regelungen in der WTO dargestellt. Zunächst wird beschrieben, welche staatlichen Maßnahmen, die von der WTO Rechtsordnung erfasst sind, den Wettbewerb beeinflussen. In einem weiteren Schritt wird analysiert, welche WTO Regelungen Staaten verpflichten könnten, privates wettbewerbswidriges Handeln zu regulieren. Da die Regelungen der WTO grundsätzlich Verpflichtungen für Staaten enthalten, wettbewerbsrelevantes Verhalten aber von Unternehmen gesetzt werden, ist es notwendig, einen Zusammenhang zwischen dem Verhalten von Privaten und den staatlichen Verpflichtungen aus dem WTO Recht darzustellen. In Kapitel 6 wird schließlich die Diskussionen in

Author : Shuya Hayashi,Koki Arai
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2024-01-03
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789819953103

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Digitalization and Competition Policy in Japan by Shuya Hayashi,Koki Arai Pdf

This book organizes the intent and purpose of the Japanese competition law (Antimonopoly Act) to address the digitalized socio-economy and provides a detailed explanation of its basic content as well as advanced issues. It includes an overview of Japanese law and its international position, a basic understanding of the big data and AI issues in today's competition law, and perspectives on high-tech regulation. In addition, it includes a variety of important topics, ranging from exploring principles to tackle digital regulatory realities, to understanding and analyzing the competitive realities of multisided markets. It also examines the relationship between information and competition law and that between consumer and competition law. Digitalization is a key concept in our economy and society today. Carbon neutrality initiatives, the need to improve productivity, globalization, and new ways of working are all seeking breakthroughs by way of digitalization. What’s more, digitalization requires free and fair competition in order to encourage technological innovation. The search for transparent and clear competition laws is essential to promote efficient and effective research and development and to promote public awareness through competition.

Author : Christopher Heath
Publisher : Springer
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2001-05-02
Category : Law
ISBN : STANFORD:36105060993149

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The System of Unfair Competition Prevention in Japan by Christopher Heath Pdf

This is the first in-depth treatment in English of Japanese law and practice governing unfair competition. The author analyzes the interaction of the relevant laws - and the case law derived from each - to present a systematic description of how business reputation, trade secrets, well-known marks, and other aspects of business achievement and investment are protected against undue exploitation in Japan. Prohibited acts of unfair competition covered include: misappropriation by confusion or passing-off; misappropriation through breach of trust or fiduciary duty; slavish imitation of distinct product features; trade mark piracy; tortious acts of denigration, libel, and slander; direct interference by, e.g., boycott or bribery; undue exercise of intellectual property rights; and misleading indications on goods and services (e.g., of geographical origin). Several problematic areas - in particular, the obstacles to effective enforcement, and the lack of adequate protection for consumers against acts of unfair competition - are given particular emphasis. The book concludes with cogent proposals on how the Japanese system could be improved and developed, referring to the model provisions of the World Intellectual Property Organization and offering a new and original draft Unfair Competition Act. Any business person or investor interested in the Japanese market will benefit enormously from this practical and insightful volume.

Author : Akira Negishi,Masako Wakui,Naoko Mariyama
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2022-02-08
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789811678141

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Competition Law and Policy in the Japanese Pharmaceutical Sector by Akira Negishi,Masako Wakui,Naoko Mariyama Pdf

This is the first book published that focuses on competition law and policy in the Japanese pharmaceutical sector. It consists of chapters written and edited by academics who research the industry from various perspectives, including economics, competition law, pharmaceutical regulations, and intellectual property law. Competition policies involving pharmaceutical products attract attention from academics and policymakers worldwide. The pharmaceutical industry is regulated by drug laws that vary from country to country and are affected by differing practices and industrial structures. The book begins by examining drug regulations and trade practices in the industry that are peculiar to Japan and its healthcare system. It then presents the Japanese Antimonopoly Act and cases involving it, and discussions of current competition law issues in the Japanese pharmaceutical industry. The book also discusses innovation and intellectual property and economic analyses of pharmaceutical regulations and drug discovery. The chapters include comparative studies on Japanese regulations vs. those in the European Union and the United States. Japan is one of the biggest pharmaceutical markets in the world. With this in mind, the book provides “one-stop shopping” for anyone interested in pharmaceutical regulations in the country. Covering the basics but extending to in-depth explorations of complex problems, this book appeals not only to students and academics, pharmaceutical companies and regulators, but also to those dealing with real-world policy issues that encompass competition policy, intellectual property, and pharmaceutical regulation. Chapter 11 is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com

Author : Akira Inoue
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Antitrust law
ISBN : STANFORD:36105134432579

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Japanese Antitrust Law Manual by Akira Inoue Pdf

History and Development of the Japanese Antimonopoly Act --Substantive Rules of the Japanese Antimonopoly Act --Procedure of the Japanese Antimonopoly Act --Importance of Compliance Program under the Japanese Antimonopoly Act --Act Concerning Prohibition of Private Monopolization and Maintenance of Fair Trade (Act No. 54 of 14 April 1947) --Designation of Unfair Trade Practices June 18, 1982 --Rules on Hearing by the Fair Trade Commission --Rules On Administrative Investigation by the Fair Trade Commission --Rules on Compulsory Investigation of Criminal Cases by the Fair Trade Commission --Rules on Reporting and Submission of Materials Regarding Immunity from or Reduction of Surcharges by the Fair Trade Commission --Guidelines to Application of the Antimonopoly Act Concerning Review of Business Combination.

Author : Peter Morici
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Antitrust law
ISBN : UCSD:31822029806197

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Antitrust in the Global Trading System by Peter Morici Pdf

Author : Pitman B. Potter,Ljiljana Biukovic
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2011-03-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780774819060

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Globalization and Local Adaptation in International Trade Law by Pitman B. Potter,Ljiljana Biukovic Pdf

The trade principles of Western liberal democracies are at the core of international trade law regimes and standards. Are non-Western societies adopting international standards, or are they adapting them to local norms and cultural values? This volume employs the paradigm of selective adaptation to explain the reception of international trade law in the Pacific Rim. Drawing on examples from China, Japan, Thailand, and North America, the contributors show that formal acceptance of international trade standards does not necessarily translate into uniform enforcement and acceptance at the local level. They offer compelling evidence that non-uniform compliance will be a legitimate outcome of the globalization of international trade law.

Author : Kenji Suzuki
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781134520701

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Competition Law Reform in Britain and Japan by Kenji Suzuki Pdf

As market competition replaces state regulation in many economic fields, competition policy has become an area of increasing significance. Against this background, Suzuki highlights the importance of the domestic political structure for competition policy. He does this through the comparative analysis of competition law reforms in Britain and Japan. He argues - controversially - that a country's domestic political structure should be considered a major factor in causing the reform of competition law, and rejects the established view that it is necessarily a result of changes in international economic and political conditions.

Author : Industrial Structure Council of Japan Staff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Commercial policy
ISBN : CORNELL:31924068354152

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Unfair Trade by Industrial Structure Council of Japan Staff Pdf

Author : Etsuko Kameoka
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-31
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781781000564

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Competition Law and Policy in Japan and the EU by Etsuko Kameoka Pdf

This exciting new book embarks on a comparative analysis of competition law and policy in Japan and the EU. It provides a clear and carefully researched exposition of the differences between the relevant rules, systems and underlying ideas of the two j

Author : Chia-Jui Cheng
Publisher : Martinus Nijhoff Publishers
Page : 503 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2023-10-20
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789004640238

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International Harmonization of Competition Laws by Chia-Jui Cheng Pdf

This collection of more than two dozen papers delivered to a symposium on International Harmonization of Competition Laws examines the policies and practices of competition laws in major industrial jurisdictions and emerging industrialized economies such as the host country of the Symposium, the Republic of China on Taiwan. World class scholars and leading enforcement officials contributed to this volume, which examines the difficult issues of harmonizing competition laws. In addition to enhancing the scholarship on a topic of current interest after the Uruguay Round of GATT talks, the book also systematically examines topical issues in competition laws. It thus not only offers policy analysis, but also provides useful discussions of national and regional competition laws. A useful tool on comparative competition laws, this volume should be of interest to academics, practitioners and enforcement officials around the world.