Infringement of Third-Party Intellectual Property Rights by Products
First written in FY2018. 1 of 3 entries say "Mitigated", first in FY2024. Latest entry: FY2026.
System Integrator Corp. moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2026, the same year as the typical company in this theme.
5 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".
- FY2026WorsenedAnnual report
「In addition, the legal framework governing rights in AI-generated content is still developing, and new risks may emerge.」
With respect to the risk of infringing third-party intellectual property rights, identifies new uncertainty over rights in AI-generated content in addition to the risks associated with existing products and services. - FY2024MitigatedAnnual report
「To avoid infringing rights held by other companies, we conduct prior reviews and checks in developing our business and provide compliance training to employees, while taking due care.」
Sets out measures to address the risk of intellectual property infringement, including prior reviews and checks and compliance training for employees. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「In the packaged software business, it cannot be ruled out that a product we develop may infringe intellectual property rights, including patents, held by other companies. If we lose a lawsuit brought by a third party seeking, for example, an injunction against sales because of an intellectual property infringement, we may be ordered to stop selling or recall the product.」
For the first time, explicitly identifies the risk that lawsuits alleging infringement of third-party intellectual property rights, suspension or recall of product sales, and royalty obligations could affect business performance.