Risks Related to Patent Acquisition and Maintenance and Third-Party IP Disputes
First written in FY2023. 1 of 2 entries say "Mitigated", first in FY2025. Latest entry: FY2025.
9 other companies' latest entry also says "Mitigated".
- FY2025MitigatedAnnual report
「Our drug-discovery platform provides a one-stop suite of technologies required for mRNA-targeted drug discovery. In particular, it can discover substructures on mRNA suitable for drug discovery and define target structures for any gene in high demand among pharmaceutical companies. We have obtained patents in Japan, the United States and Europe.」
Patent protection has expanded to Japan, the United States and Europe, strengthening intellectual property protection. However, the risks of future failure to obtain patents or invalidation continue to be disclosed. - FY2023First statedAnnual report
「We are applying for and obtaining intellectual property rights, including patents, necessary for our business operations. However, not all intellectual property currently under application will necessarily be registered. Even after registration, rights may be partially or entirely invalidated through opposition proceedings or requests for invalidation trials.」
The company identifies non-registration of applications, invalidation after registration, and the impact of third-party infringement claims and disputes on the business as risks.