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* An assignment of copyright was found despite the absence of a written agreement. “In light of the relationship between the plaintiff association and Plaintiff A, … the absence of documentation … cannot be regarded as unreasonable. … Even if the consideration paid was considerab

"Yamashiron" (Presiding Judge Matsukawa) *Regarding the requirement of "specific reference" under Article 61(2) of the Copyright Act, the court held that a comprehensive statement or agreement is insufficient and that an express agreement specifically identifying the rights under Articles 27 and 28 of the Copyright Act as rights to be transferred is necessary.