Litigation and Intellectual Property Infringement Risks
First written in FY2016. 2 of 3 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2021.
6 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「The Group has a comprehensive checking system operated by specialist departments and others to ensure legal compliance and prevent intellectual property infringement. However, even after conducting the utmost checks, it could be sued due to differences in interpretation or other reasons.」
The checking system operated by specialist departments for legal compliance and the prevention of intellectual property infringement, as well as the possibility of litigation, continues to be identified. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「The Group has established comprehensive systems, including specialist departments, to ensure legal compliance and prevent intellectual property infringement. However, even with the most thorough checks, it may face litigation because of differences in interpretation or other reasons.」
The risk of litigation concerning legal compliance and intellectual property infringement, together with the checking system operated by specialist departments, continues to be identified. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The Group has established comprehensive systems, including specialist departments, to ensure legal compliance and prevent intellectual property infringement. However, even with the most thorough checks, it may face litigation because of differences in interpretation or other reasons.」
The Group identifies the possibility of litigation as a risk while maintaining review systems through specialist departments.