is a Japanese
trade association
A trade association, also known as an industry trade group, business association, sector association or industry body, is an organization founded and funded by businesses that operate in a specific Industry (economics), industry. Through collabor ...
based in Tokyo. It was established in 2002 for international distribution of Japanese content (frequently
anime
is a Traditional animation, hand-drawn and computer animation, computer-generated animation originating from Japan. Outside Japan and in English, ''anime'' refers specifically to animation produced in Japan. However, , in Japan and in Ja ...
and
manga
are comics or graphic novels originating from Japan. Most manga conform to a style developed in Japan in the late 19th century, and the form has a long history in earlier Japanese art. The term is used in Japan to refer to both comics ...
) and taking countermeasures against
piracy
Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and valuable goods, or taking hostages. Those who conduct acts of piracy are call ...
.
In 2013, CODA merged with Anti-Counterfeiting Association (ACA), in order to strengthen their capability for copyright protection and offer comprehensive measures against copyright infringement in Japan as well as overseas.
In 2022, CODA established the International Anti-Piracy Organization (IAPO), with associating 32 members, the
Motion Picture Association
The Motion Picture Association (MPA) is an American trade association representing the Major film studios, five major film studios of the Cinema of the United States, United States, the Major film studios#Mini-majors, mini-major Amazon MGM Stud ...
, and Copyright Society of China within approximately 450 members.
Content Japan mark
Content Japan (or CJ Mark) was created in 2005 by the Anti-Counterfeiting Association, it can be seen on packages in music, videos and other media.
See also
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Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment, a similar anti-piracy organization for films and TV series
References
External links
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Japanese copyright law
Arts and media trade groups
Organizations established in 2002
Organizations based in Tokyo
Trade associations based in Japan
2002 establishments in Japan
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