Risk of Brand Changes and Claims for Damages Due to Trademark Infringement
First written in FY2016. 2 of 3 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2019.
156 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「However, if it is found for any reason that a trademark we use infringes the registered trademark rights of a third party, we may incur costs associated with changing store names and other measures. The third party may also demand that we cease using the trademark and pay royalties, damages and other amounts, which could affect our business performance and other aspects of our operations.」
The risks of costs for brand changes and claims for damages arising from conflicts with third-party trademark rights continue. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「However, if it is found for any reason that a trademark we use infringes the registered trademark rights of a third party, we may incur costs associated with changing store names and other measures. The third party may also demand that we cease using the trademark and pay royalties, damages and other amounts, which could affect our business performance and other aspects of our operations.」
The policy of proceeding with trademark registration and the risks of costs for changes and claims if infringement of a third party's trademark rights is identified continue. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「However, if it is found for any reason that a trademark we use infringes the registered trademark rights of a third party, we may incur costs associated with changing store names and other measures. The third party may also demand that we cease using the trademark and pay royalties, damages and other amounts, which could affect our business performance and other aspects of our operations.」
While positioning its own brands as important assets and proceeding with their registration, the company indicates the risks of costs and claims arising from conflicts with third-party trademark rights.