Risks Relating to the Acquisition and Infringement of Intellectual Property Rights
First written in FY2017. 1 of 3 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2022.
9 other companies' latest entry also says "Mitigated".
- FY2022MitigatedAnnual report
「The Group conducts investigations through external contractors and other means to ensure that it does not infringe intellectual property rights or other rights held by third parties.」
In response to the risk of infringing third-party rights, the Group has disclosed measures involving investigations conducted through external contractors and other means, as well as the acquisition of rights according to their importance. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「With respect to trademarks and other rights relating to its services, the Group actively seeks to obtain patents and trademarks for items that may qualify for such protection. However, even if the Group protects its know-how and other assets through intellectual property rights, the Group's performance may be affected if another company obtains rights to similar know-how or other assets.」
While pursuing the acquisition of its own intellectual property rights, the Group continues to disclose the potential impact on its business and performance of other companies obtaining similar rights. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「With respect to trademarks and other rights relating to its services, the Group actively seeks to obtain patents and trademarks for items that may qualify for such protection. However, even if the Group protects its know-how and other assets through intellectual property rights, its business may be constrained if another company obtains rights to similar know-how or other assets.」
While pursuing rights to its own know-how and other assets, the Group discloses the risk of business constraints and claims arising from other companies obtaining similar rights and from infringement of third-party rights.