Infringement of, and infringement by others of, intellectual property rights
First written in FY2016. 2 of 3 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2023.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 9 of 59 companies on the "Worse" side.
127 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「In the course of conducting its business activities, the Group may infringe intellectual property rights other than those owned by or licensed to the Group, and conversely, the Group's intellectual property rights may be infringed by others. The Group may be unable to prevent such incidents or provide an appropriate remedy.」
The company continues to describe the risks of infringing and having its intellectual property rights infringed. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「In the course of conducting its business activities, the Group may infringe intellectual property rights other than those owned by or licensed to the Group, and conversely, the Group's intellectual property rights may be infringed by others.」
The company continues to describe the risks of infringing and having its intellectual property rights infringed. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「There is a risk that the Group may infringe intellectual property rights other than those owned by or licensed to the Group, and conversely, that the Group's intellectual property rights may be infringed by others.」
It describes the potential impact on the financial position, operating performance and social standing of the company.