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CRIC provides a wide range of services on copyright
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CRIC (Copyright Research & Information Center) was established in 1959 as a public service corporation authorized by the Government, and has been developing its activities and programs on author's right and neighboring rights, coping with social/economic changes.
Our services now cover such areas as public awareness raising, information services, seminar/training programs, research/survey, and international cooperation.
We are eager to further develop our services based on our principle: to contribute to cultural development through the protection of copyright by public awareness raising as well as other activities such as research for better legislation and implementation of copyright systems.
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I. Public Awareness Raising
CRIC contributes to cultural development through public awareness raising activities on copyright.
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"COPYRIGHT" (CRIC's monthly journal)
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Since its first publication in 1961 a number of essays, lecture records, research outcomes, judicial precedents, latest news, Q&A series, etc. have been reported in this monthly journal, which is now highly appreciated as a must journal.
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Leaflets
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A number of leaflets on various issues and topics are produced and distributed for free to educational institutions, prefectural/municipal bodies, public firms, etc. as well as anyone interested in copyright.(in Japanese only)
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Videotapes
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A series of videotaped learning materials are available to be lent for free for schools and other meetings to learn copyright. (in Japanese only)
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II. Information Services
CRIC's information and counseling services are highly appreciated.
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CRIC Library
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A number of Japanese and foreign books, theses, reports, governmental papers, etc. are available for CRIC members as well as the general public. (free of charge)
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Counseling Services
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Experienced counselors are available on the phone for any problem of copyright. (free of charge)
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Publications
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A variety of books ranging from introductory booklets for kids to academic and professional publications for specialized practitioners, researchers and lawyers are published.
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Website on the Internet
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A wide range of latest information is provided by CRIC through the Internet by a homepage of the following:
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http://www.cric.or.jp
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http://www.kidscric.com (For Kids)
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CRIC organizes a number of seminars and training programs on timely topics.
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Monthly Seminar for Experts
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A seminar is organized in Tokyo or Osaka every month, inviting an eminent researcher, practitioner, specialist, etc. as the speaker.
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Training Programs
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Two training programs are provided every year: one for those seeking for an opportunity to learn copyright from the beginning and the other for those who need more detailed/specialized knowledge and skills.
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Regional Seminars for Beginners
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Regional seminars for beginners are organized in six cities every year, which are open to the general public.
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IV. Research Activities
CRIC is carrying out academic research activities on various copyright issues.
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CRIC Copyright Research Institute
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CRIC established the CRIC Copyright Research Institute in 1999, collaborating with its members as well as relevant researchers, experts and governmental bodies, which is the one and only research institute in Japan specialized in copyright. A number of steering committees have been organized within the Institute for the research themes and their outcomes are published in the Institute's Proceedings.
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V. International Cooperation
CRIC is playing a leading role in the copyright community in the Asian/Pacific region.
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"Tokyo Seminar"
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CRIC organizes this international seminar: the Asia/Pacific Copyright & Neighboring Rights Seminar (Tokyo Seminar) every year in cooperation with the Japan Copyright Office (JCO) of the government, inviting copyright experts from Asian/Pacific countries. This seminar is highly appreciated by a number of countries as an extremely important opportunity for exchange and mutual understanding.
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"Tokyo Training Program"
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CRIC implements this international training program (Tokyo Training Program), which is a part of the Asia/Pacific Copyright Systems Enhancement Program (APACE Program) co-organized by the Japan Copyright Office (JCO) of the Japanese Government and the WIPO, inviting participants from Asia/Pacific countries every year to a two-week training program in Tokyo. This training program is contributing a lot to the development of copyright systems in the region.
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Translation Services
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CRIC translates and publishes copyright laws in other countries every year as its foreign copyright law series, and also translates such significant papers as WIPO Reports for the use of Japanese experts.
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Overseas Information Activities
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CRIC has been making efforts to provide overseas copyright experts with information on the copyright systems in Japan through such activities as publication/distribution of materials in English language e.g. "Copyright Law of Japan" and "Copyright System in Japan".
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Structure of CRIC
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MEMBERSHIP
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Ordinary Members (29)
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Organizations/societies of music composers, song writers, painters, scenario writers, film makers, film directors, photographers, video makers, publishers, poets, performers, phonogram producers, broadcasters, computer program makers, etc. including all collective societies
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Supporting Members (760)
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Law firms, educational institutions, cultural institutions, newspaper companies, telecommunication companies, publishers, broadcasters, manufacturers, entertainment enterprises, film makers, software companies, advertisement agents, database companies, etc.
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