Trademark Risks Associated with Multi-Brand Expansion
First written in FY2016. 4 of 5 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2024.
4 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「Therefore, when opening stores under new formats, the Group remains vigilant to avoid infringing third-party trademark rights, including by applying for and registering trademarks or using store names based on general terms that are not suitable for trademark registration.」
The Group continues to address the trademark risks associated with operating multiple brands through applications, registrations and other measures. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「Therefore, when opening stores under new formats, the Group remains vigilant to avoid infringing third-party trademark rights, including by applying for and registering trademarks or using store names based on general terms that are not suitable for trademark registration.」
The Group continues to address the trademark risks associated with operating multiple brands through applications, registrations and other measures. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「When opening stores under new formats, the Group remains vigilant to avoid infringing third-party trademark rights, including by applying for and registering trademarks or using store names based on general terms that are not suitable for trademark registration.」
The Group continues to address the trademark risks associated with operating multiple brands through applications, registrations and other measures. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「However, there is no guarantee that the Group’s investigations when opening stores are sufficient, nor can it guarantee that its views will always be legally valid.」
The Group outlines its approach of responding through trademark searches, registrations and assertions of non-similarity, while continuing to recognize the risk of infringing third-party rights. It also states that there are currently no significant disputes or litigation. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The Group operates stores under multiple formats and owns numerous store brands. Accordingly, it recognizes that, compared with restaurant companies operating chains under a single brand, it faces a relatively higher risk of disputes and litigation arising from trademark infringement and other matters.」
The Group describes the trademark search, registration and dispute risks inherent in a business model operating numerous brands.