Industry Oct 1, 2026
Japanese Court Rules Voice is Protected by Publicity Rights
In short
Kenjiro Tsuda lost his takedown claim against TikTok, and won something better: Japan's first ruling placing the human voice inside publicity rights.
Originally published by
Music Business Worldwide
A Tokyo court has ruled that a person's voice is protected by publicity rights, a landmark decision for Japan. This ruling came as Kenjiro Tsuda's takedown claim against TikTok was decided.
Originally reported by Music Business Worldwide.
Originally reported by Music Business Worldwide.