Artificial Intelligence

We help businesses navigate the complex and evolving regulatory landscape surrounding AI. Our team ensures clients comply with Japanese and international AI regulations, closely watching all regulatory bodies and relevant court actions to stay ahead of emerging standards and policies.

Our experts address the privacy and security challenges that arise with AI. We assist in managing compliance with data privacy laws like Japan's Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI) and the European GDPR, ensuring safe data handling practices. We also advise on the implementation of internal policies and measures to protect data in use by AI technologies.

We offer comprehensive IP protection strategies for AI innovations, from referrals to specialized patent lawyers in Japan to addressing the ownership of AI-generated content. Our team advises on safeguarding algorithms, software, and machine learning models to protect your competitive edge.

We guide clients through AI-related commercial transactions, including licensing agreements, joint ventures, and vendor contracts. Our expertise ensures that contracts account for the complexities of AI deployment, challenges in benchmarking, and risks of automated decision-making.

We advise on the intersection of AI and employment, addressing workforce automation, labor laws, and AI-driven employee monitoring. Our team also handles workplace disputes involving AI-related issues like discrimination and privacy concerns.

We represent clients in disputes involving AI technologies, providing strong advocacy in cases of system failures and chatbot liability claims. Our team is experienced in resolving product liability issues and other related legal conflicts.

We assist businesses undergoing AI adoption and integration, advising from experience on the legal and process considerations of integrating AI into their operations. Our team helps companies manage risks, seize opportunities, and strategically implement AI to drive success.