( June 22, 2026, 04:41 GMT | Official Statement) — MLex Summary: The Japan Fair Trade Commission and the Cabinet Office’s Intellectual Property Strategy Promotion Secretariat issued guidelines on Monday for the film and anime industries, clarifying how antitrust rules, the SME Transactions Act and the Freelance Act apply to business relationships among production committees, studios, subcontractors, freelancers and streaming platforms. The guidance seeks to address concerns over unfair treatment of creators by promoting clearer contract terms, fairer compensation, payment for additional work and greater transparency over viewing data and revenue-sharing arrangements.The statements are attached (in Japanese)….
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