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The Evolution Of Antimonopoly Proceedings In Japan: Observations Of Third Party Standing To Sue In The Case Involving Jasrac, Yutaka Ishida
The Evolution Of Antimonopoly Proceedings In Japan: Observations Of Third Party Standing To Sue In The Case Involving Jasrac, Yutaka Ishida
Washington International Law Journal
Japan’s Antimonopoly Proceeding has repeatedly changed throughout the 21st century. Originally enacted as the Preliminary Review Procedure, the administrative process evolved into the Complaint Review Procedure from 2005 to 2013, before becoming the Direct Appeal to District Court Procedure in effect now. The proceedings allow the Japan Fair Trade Commission ("JFTC") to regulate the market and shield it from monopolistic behavior. The Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers, and Publishers ("JASRAC") dominates the music copyright management service provider industry in Japan. The company's fee collection methods led the JFTC to issue it a cease and desist order under the …