Trademark Infringement and Risk of an Injunction Against Brand Use
First written in FY2017. 3 of 4 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2021.
156 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「The group owns multiple store brands. If it is determined that these trademarks infringe the trademark rights of third parties, for example because they are similar to third-party trademarks, the group may be subject to claims for an injunction against use of the trademarks and payment of royalties and damages. If such events occur, they may affect the operating results and financial position of the group.」
The risks of trademark infringement, injunctions against use, and claims for royalties and damages relating to multiple store brands continue to be disclosed. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「The group owns multiple store brands. If it is determined that these trademarks infringe the trademark rights of third parties, for example because they are similar to third-party trademarks, the group may be subject to claims for an injunction against use of the trademarks and payment of royalties and damages. If such events occur, they may affect the operating results and financial position of the group.」
The risks of trademark infringement, injunctions against use, and claims for royalties and damages relating to multiple store brands have been disclosed again. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「The group owns multiple store brands. If it is determined that these trademarks infringe the trademark rights of third parties, for example because they are similar to third-party trademarks, the group may be subject to claims for an injunction against use of the trademarks and payment of royalties and damages.」
The risks of trademark infringement, injunctions against use, and claims for royalties and damages relating to multiple store brands have been disclosed again. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「The group owns multiple store brands. If it is determined that these trademarks infringe the trademark rights of third parties, for example because they are similar to third-party trademarks, the group may be subject to claims for an injunction against use of the trademarks and payment of royalties and damages.」
The possibility of infringement of third-party trademark rights relating to multiple store brands, injunctions against use, and claims for royalties and damages is disclosed as an independent risk.