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Understanding Copyright in Business: A New e-Learning Course Launch

The Japan Management Association Management Center (JMAM) is set to roll out a fresh addition to its corporate and individual training programs with a new e-learning course titled "That Slip-Up Is Risky! Understanding Copyright Essential for Business". This course will officially launch in October 2025 and aims to educate participants on the important aspects of copyright in a business context.

Background of Development

In the fast-paced world of business, professionals encounter copyright materials in advertising, proposals, contracts, and more. However, many are not fully aware of how to use these materials correctly. This has led to a slew of problems related to unauthorized reproductions and improper citations. According to a recent survey by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the rate of generative AI usage in Japanese companies stands at 55.2%, highlighting the need for improved knowledge surrounding the handling of copyrighted materials in this new business landscape.

The upcoming course intends to mitigate the risk of inadvertent copyright infringements commonly committed in the workplace by allowing learners to grasp the related dos and don’ts in a concise format. Participants will benefit from insights into whether it is permissible to cite others’ works, the caution required in internal documents, and how the use of generative AI relates to copyright infringement. The content can be absorbed in approximately 15 minutes, allowing busy professionals to quickly equip themselves with vital knowledge.

Course Overview

Course Name:
“That Slip-Up Is Risky! Understanding Copyright Essential for Business”

Objective:
This course aims to help business professionals recognize the copyright violations they might unknowingly commit and to understand the risks associated with using online and AI-generated content. The goal is to facilitate appropriate judgment and responses when faced with copyright issues.

Key Features:

• - Learn the fundamental points of copyright law that are essential for business professionals, including regulations and requirements.
• - Understand specific behaviors that can lead to copyright infringement and the correct methods for addressing them.
• - Gain awareness of the hidden risks associated with publishing online and utilizing images generated by AI.

Study Time:
Estimated learning time is 30 minutes, with a minimum execution time of 15 minutes.

Target Audience:
This course is suitable for all business professionals.

Supervisors:

• - Subaru Tomori

1st Class Intellectual Property Management Specialist / Author

• - Katsuki Honoi

Lawyer at Honoi General Law Office, providing legal oversight.

Curriculum Includes:
1. Basic understanding of copyright.
2. Rules for citing copyrighted materials.
3. Importance of caution in internal documents.
4. Potential pitfalls in network sharing and internal distribution.
5. Copyright in the era of AI.
6. Test (10 randomized questions).

Sample Learning Screen Excerpts:

1. Overview of copyright.
2. Importance of caution in internal documentation.

Explore the e-Learning Course

For more information about the new course, you can visit the JMAM e-learning site.

What Is e-Learning Library®?

JMAM's e-Learning Library® is a corporate training tool that supports multi-device learning, allowing individuals to study online anytime, anywhere. Offering over 500 courses that cover compliance, harassment prevention, and various essential education needs for companies, it has been adopted by over 4,500 organizations and has reached more than 4 million learners to date.

• - The library includes four options based on learning objectives: management, technical skills, health management, and digital transformation (DX).
• - Each course is equipped with skit-style video content, reference materials, and assessment questions to enhance knowledge retention.
• - There are management features for educators, enabling them to upload custom content, manage surveys, and track learners’ progress efficiently.

About JMAM

Founded in 1942 as a part of the Japan Management Association, JMAM became a standalone entity in 1991. The organization specializes in personnel development through training and distance learning, as well as publishing various educational materials. JMAM is committed to fostering growth and creating a society where individuals can enrich their lives by taking steps towards personal development.

Visit JMAM’s corporate site for more information.