Risk of Infringing Third-Party Intellectual Property Rights
First written in FY2016. 4 of 5 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2021.
156 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, a third party may obtain a new patent in our group's business area in the future, and we may face claims for damages or an injunction against use. In such cases, this may adversely affect the operating results and financial position of our group.」
The company is reaffirming the risk of claims for damages or an injunction against use arising from a third party obtaining intellectual property rights. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, a third party may obtain a new patent in our group's business area in the future, and we may face claims for damages or an injunction against use. In such cases, this may adversely affect the operating results and financial position of our group.」
The company is reaffirming the possibility of claims for damages or an injunction against use arising from a third party obtaining intellectual property rights. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, a third party may obtain a new patent in our group's business area in the future, and we may face claims for damages or an injunction against use. In such cases, this may adversely affect the operating results and financial position of our group.」
The company continues to disclose the possibility of claims for damages or an injunction against use arising from a third party obtaining intellectual property rights. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, a third party may obtain a new patent in our group's business area in the future, and we may face claims for damages or an injunction against use. In such cases, this may adversely affect the operating results and financial position of our group.」
The company continues to disclose the possibility of claims for damages or an injunction against use arising from a third party obtaining intellectual property rights. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「In addition, a third party may obtain a new patent in our group's business area in the future, and we may face claims for damages or an injunction against use. In such cases, this may adversely affect the operating results and financial position of our group.」
While stating that no infringement is recognised at present, the company discloses the possibility that a third party may obtain a patent and that the company may face claims for damages or an injunction against use.