Intellectual Property Infringement and Rights Acquisition Risks
First written in FY2016. 13 of 18 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2025.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 9 of 59 companies on the "Worse" side.
127 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「If third-party rights are established in the business fields in which the Group operates, the Group may face claims from third parties for damages, injunctions against use and other remedies, and may incur payments such as royalties or other consideration for use of those rights. If the Group's intellectual property is infringed, this may have a material impact on the Group's business and results of operations.」
The general risk concerning third-party rights and infringement of the company's own intellectual property, rather than an individual lawsuit, continues to be disclosed. - FY2022ReframedAnnual report
「However, if third-party rights are established in the business fields in which the Group operates, the Group may face claims from third parties for damages, injunctions against use and other remedies, and may incur payments such as royalties or other consideration for use of those rights. If the Group's intellectual property is infringed, this may have a material impact on the Group's business and results of operations.」
This is described as a general risk concerning third-party rights infringement and infringement of the company's own intellectual property, rather than as the status of the individual lawsuit with Nintendo. - FY2021-Q3MitigatedAnnual report
「The Company had been sued by Nintendo Co.,Ltd. for patent infringement related to White Cat Project on 22 December 2017, but reached an agreement to settle the matter on 4 August 2021. Accordingly, the Company recorded the total settlement amount of ¥3,300 million, including future licensing with Nintendo Co.,Ltd., as an addition to the provision for litigation-related expenses.」
A settlement was reached in the patent infringement lawsuit with Nintendo, and a total settlement expense of ¥3,300 million, including future licensing, was recorded as a provision. While the litigation risk has been reduced through the settlement, the related costs have actually been incurred. - FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Applications were filed on 21 December 2020 and 13 April 2021 to change the amount of the damages claim. Damages claim: ¥9,699 million plus interest for late payment」
Regarding the patent infringement lawsuit brought by Nintendo Co.,Ltd., the damages claim was increased from the previous ¥4,400 million to ¥9,699 million plus interest for late payment. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The Company is convinced that its games do not infringe any of Nintendo Co.,Ltd.'s patents and intends to assert the validity of its position.」
The Company's position and intended arguments regarding the patent infringement lawsuit brought by Nintendo Co.,Ltd. are reiterated. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「The Company is convinced that its games do not infringe any of Nintendo Co.,Ltd.'s patents and intends to assert the validity of its position.」
The patent infringement lawsuit brought by Nintendo Co.,Ltd. and the Company's position and intended arguments are reiterated. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The Company is convinced that its games do not infringe any of Nintendo Co.,Ltd.'s patents and intends to assert the validity of its position.」
The Company's position and intended arguments regarding the patent infringement lawsuit brought by Nintendo Co.,Ltd. are reiterated. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The Company is convinced that its games do not infringe any of Nintendo Co.,Ltd.'s patents and intends to assert the validity of its position.」
The Company's position and intended arguments regarding the patent infringement lawsuit brought by Nintendo Co.,Ltd. are reiterated. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The Company is convinced that its games do not infringe any of Nintendo Co.,Ltd.'s patents and intends to assert the validity of its position.」
The Company's position and intended arguments regarding the patent infringement lawsuit brought by Nintendo Co.,Ltd. are reiterated. The damages claim is ¥4,400 million, and the application concerned is identified as White Cat Project. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「The Company is convinced that its games do not infringe any of Nintendo Co.,Ltd.'s patents and intends to assert the validity of its position.」
The contents of the patent infringement lawsuit brought by Nintendo Co.,Ltd., including a ¥4,400 million damages claim and a request for an injunction, together with the Company's intended arguments, are reiterated. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The Company is convinced that its games do not infringe any of Nintendo Co.,Ltd.'s patents and intends to assert the validity of its position.」
The Company's position and intended arguments regarding the patent infringement lawsuit brought by Nintendo Co.,Ltd. are reiterated. The damages claim is ¥4,400 million, and the application concerned is identified as White Cat Project. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The Company is convinced that its games do not infringe any of Nintendo Co.,Ltd.'s patents and intends to assert the validity of its position.」
The contents of the patent infringement lawsuit brought by Nintendo Co.,Ltd., including a ¥4,400 million damages claim and a request for an injunction against the provision of White Cat Project and other relief, together with the Company's intended arguments, are reiterated. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The Company is convinced that its games do not infringe any of Nintendo Co.,Ltd.'s patents and intends to assert the validity of its position.」
The contents of the patent infringement lawsuit brought by Nintendo Co.,Ltd., including a ¥4,400 million damages claim and a request for an injunction against the provision of White Cat Project and other relief, together with the Company's intended arguments, are reiterated. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「The Company is convinced that its games do not infringe any of Nintendo Co.,Ltd.'s patents and intends to assert the validity of its position.」
The Company's position and intended future arguments regarding the patent infringement lawsuit brought by Nintendo Co.,Ltd. are reiterated. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The Company is convinced that its games do not infringe any of Nintendo Co.,Ltd.'s patents and intends to assert the validity of its position.」
The Company's position and intended future arguments regarding the patent infringement lawsuit brought by Nintendo Co.,Ltd. are reiterated. The damages claim is ¥4,400 million, and the application concerned is identified as White Cat Project. - FY2018-Q1MaterialisedAnnual report
「The Company was sued for patent infringement on 22 December 2017 and confirmed the contents of the complaint on 9 January 2018.」
The intellectual property infringement risk materialized as a patent infringement lawsuit brought by Nintendo Co.,Ltd. The damages claim was ¥4,400 million and also included a request for an injunction against the provision of White Cat Project and other relief. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「There is a possibility that third parties may bring claims for damages, injunctions against use or other relief, and that payments such as royalties for the use of rights may arise. If the Group's intellectual property is infringed, its business and operating results may also be materially affected.」
The risks related to infringement of intellectual property rights and acquisition of rights are reiterated. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「There is a possibility that third parties may bring claims for damages, injunctions against use or other relief, and that payments such as royalties for the use of rights may arise. If the Group's intellectual property is infringed, its business and operating results may also be materially affected.」
Infringement of third-party rights, claims by third parties and infringement of the Group's own intellectual property are cited as risks.