Risk of Claims for Infringement of Third-Party Intellectual Property Rights
First written in FY2016. 4 of 6 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
NS Solutions moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2026, the same year as the typical company in this theme.
5 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".
- FY2026WorsenedAnnual report
「As products and technologies become more sophisticated and complex, particularly with the use of generative AI in recent years, third parties may bring lawsuits or claims alleging infringement of intellectual property rights in the services or products provided by the company. As a result, the group may be required to pay damages or acquire or develop alternative technologies.」
In addition to the increasing sophistication and complexity of existing products and technologies, the company explicitly identifies the use of generative AI as a factor contributing to the risk of intellectual property infringement claims. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「As products and technologies become more sophisticated and complex, third parties may bring lawsuits or claims alleging infringement of intellectual property rights in the services or products provided by the company. As a result, the group may be required to pay damages or acquire or develop alternative technologies.」
The risk of intellectual property infringement claims by third parties is restated with the same content as before. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「As products and technologies become more sophisticated and complex, third parties may bring lawsuits or claims alleging infringement of intellectual property rights in the services or products provided by the company. As a result, the group may be required to pay damages or acquire or develop alternative technologies.」
The risk of intellectual property infringement claims by third parties is restated with the same content. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「As products and technologies become more sophisticated and complex, third parties may bring lawsuits or claims alleging infringement of intellectual property rights in the services or products provided by the company. As a result, the group may be required to pay damages or acquire or develop alternative technologies.」
The risk of intellectual property infringement claims by third parties is restated with the same content. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「As products and technologies become more sophisticated and complex, third parties may bring lawsuits or claims alleging infringement of intellectual property rights in the services or products provided by the company. As a result, the group may be required to pay damages or acquire or develop alternative technologies.」
The risk of intellectual property infringement claims by third parties is restated with the same content. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「As products and technologies become more sophisticated and complex, third parties may bring lawsuits or claims alleging infringement of intellectual property rights in the services or products provided by the company. As a result, the group may be required to pay damages or acquire or develop alternative technologies.」
Claims of intellectual property infringement by third parties, damages, and the need for alternative technologies are identified as risks.