Internet-Related Laws and Regulations; Infringement of Intellectual Property Rights
First written in FY2016. 6 of 10 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-10-07.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 2 of 6 companies on the "Worse" side.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-10-07AdvancedOccurring Fact
「We hereby announce that ThinkPower appealed the case and that, on 5 October 2026, we received service of the notice of appeal and statement of grounds for appeal from the Intellectual Property High Court.」
Regarding the intellectual-property dispute, the company has disclosed that an appeal was filed with the Intellectual Property High Court following the Tokyo District Court’s first-instance judgment. It stated that ThinkPower’s claims were all rejected at first instance, that it will continue to assert its position, and that the appeal is not expected to affect earnings. The canonical thread is unchanged. - FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「For example, as illustrated by the full enforcement of the amended Act on the Protection of Personal Information in May 2017 and April 2022, efforts to make more effective use of personal information for individuals will be valuable both to society in the future and to the Company's business opportunities, while greater attention will be required with respect to privacy and security protection.」
The amended Act on the Protection of Personal Information, business opportunities from using personal information, and points requiring attention regarding privacy and security remain under discussion. - 2026-05-28MitigatedOccurring FactSuggests it is closing out
「We hereby announce that, in yesterday’s judgment (Tokyo District Court, Reiwa 2 (Wa) No. 32989), the court ruled fully in our favor.」
Regarding the litigation over the synchronized lyrics-generation system, the court rejected all claims, indicating reduced litigation risk following the emergence of intellectual-property infringement and other claims. The judgment suggests the dispute may be ending, but this is not treated as a confirmed conclusion. - FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「For example, as illustrated by the full enforcement of the amended Act on the Protection of Personal Information in May 2017 and April 2022, efforts to make more effective use of personal information for individuals will be valuable both to society in the future and to the Company's business opportunities, while greater attention will be required with respect to privacy and security protection.」
The explanation of the amended Act on the Protection of Personal Information, business opportunities from using personal information, and points requiring attention regarding privacy and security continues. - FY2022Explicit reference to the amended Act on the Protection of Personal InformationAnnual report
「For example, as illustrated by the full enforcement of the amended Act on the Protection of Personal Information in May 2017 and April 2022, efforts to make more effective use of personal information for individuals will be valuable both to society in the future and to the Company's business opportunities, while greater attention will be required with respect to privacy and security protection.」
Regarding personal information regulations, the full enforcement of the amended Act on the Protection of Personal Information in 2017 and 2022 is specifically cited, alongside the business opportunities from using personal information and the points requiring attention regarding privacy and security. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In Japan as well, circumstances are emerging in which careful consideration and measures are being advanced regarding the handling of personal information, as represented by Europe's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).」
Changes in laws, regulations and social conditions relating to the handling of personal information, as represented by the GDPR, are described as matters requiring continued attention. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In Japan as well, circumstances are emerging in which careful consideration and measures are being advanced regarding the handling of personal information, as represented by Europe's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).」
Changes in the Personal Information Protection Regulation and in laws, regulations and social conditions relating to the handling of personal information are being reconfirmed as matters requiring attention in the business. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「If new laws and regulations, including this law, are enacted or amended in the future, or if changes in social conditions result in changes to the interpretation of existing laws and regulations and new legal restrictions arise in the Company's business areas, the Company's business development may be constrained or it may become necessary to take responsive measures.」
The risks of the enactment or amendment of laws and regulations and changes in their interpretation relating to personal information, unauthorized access, electronic commerce and intellectual property rights remain. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「If new laws and regulations, including this law, are enacted or amended in the future, or if changes in social conditions result in changes to the interpretation of existing laws and regulations and new legal restrictions arise in the Company's business areas, the Company's business development may be constrained or it may become necessary to take responsive measures.」
The risks of the enactment or amendment of laws and regulations and changes in their interpretation relating to personal information protection, unauthorized access, electronic commerce and intellectual property rights remain. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Because services primarily using the Internet and smartphones have a relatively short history, new laws and regulations may be established in the future concerning measures against unauthorized access, measures to address problems in electronic commerce, protection of intellectual property rights and other matters.」
The disclosure describes the possibility of business restrictions arising from the enactment or amendment of new laws and regulations or changes in legal interpretation, as well as claims for damages arising from infringement of third-party intellectual property rights.