Japan Court Recognizes Publicity Rights in Voice for 1st Time

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Sep 30, 202600:11News & Politics

Tokyo District Court on Wednesday found that human voices are subject to protection under publicity rights, which allow celebrities to monopolize the commercial value derived from their names and portraits.

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