Intellectual Property Rights Conflicts and Infringement Claims
First written in FY2016. 2 of 4 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2023.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 4 of 42 companies on the "Worse" side.
63 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「To address these risks, the Group's policy is to acquire and utilize intellectual property rights from a long-term perspective while consulting with patent attorneys and other specialists.」
The risks of conflicts with third-party intellectual property rights, infringement claims and the inability to obtain or renew licenses, together with the policy of consulting specialists and securing rights, are reconfirmed. - FY2020WorsenedAnnual report
「Based on past experience and industry practices, the Group believes that it will be able to obtain or renew licenses for the various intellectual property rights needed for its business in the future. However, such licenses may not be granted at all or may not be granted on acceptable terms.」
In addition to conflicts with third-party intellectual property rights and infringement claims, the risk of being unable to obtain or renew necessary licenses is explicitly stated. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「The possibility cannot be ruled out that the Group may conflict with intellectual property rights held by other companies without being aware of it. In addition, if a third party that has newly acquired intellectual property rights in the Group's business fields makes a claim for damages, an injunction against use or other relief, this may adversely affect the Group's business, operating results and financial condition.」
The risk of conflicts with third-party intellectual property rights and claims for damages or injunctions against use is reconfirmed. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The possibility cannot be ruled out that the Group may conflict with intellectual property rights held by other companies without being aware of it. In addition, if a third party that has newly acquired intellectual property rights in the Group's business fields makes a claim for damages, an injunction against use or other relief, this may adversely affect the Group's business, operating results and financial condition.」
The Group states that it is considering filing applications for its own technologies and trademarks, while noting the possibility of conflicts with third-party rights and related claims.