上（じょう）は (jou-wa): In terms of; from the standpoint of
～上（じょう）は (jou-wa)
Meaning
In terms of; from the standpoint of
Formation and usage
N + 上（じょう）（は／の／も）
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation
Attaches to nouns such as law, systems, and theory to indicate an aspect; distinguish 上は read ue wa.
Examples
制度上は、この会議に誰でも参加できる。
Under the rules, anyone can participate in this event, the meeting.
制度上は、この試験に誰でも参加できる。
Under the rules, anyone can participate in this event, the exam.
制度上は、この研修に誰でも参加できる。
Under the rules, anyone can participate in this event, the training session.
制度上は、この発表会に誰でも参加できる。
Under the rules, anyone can participate in this event, the presentation event.
制度上は、この面接に誰でも参加できる。
Under the rules, anyone can participate in this event, the interview.
How related patterns differ
からいって, からすると, and からみて introduce criteria or viewpoints. からして can emphasize even one clue. に言わせれば gives a personal opinion; 上 read jou marks an aspect such as law or theory, not every individual standpoint.