Disputes over Intellectual Property Rights and Patent Infringement
First written in FY2017. 2 of 3 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2020.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 2 of 9 companies on the "Worse" side.
14 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「No litigation affecting performance has occurred as of the present time, but disputes with other companies or issues such as patent infringement concerning intellectual property rights may affect the performance of the group in the future.」
The company continues to disclose the risks of intellectual property disputes and patent infringement, stating that no litigation affecting performance has occurred as of the present time. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「Unexpected disputes with other companies or issues such as patent infringement concerning intellectual property rights may affect the performance of the group.」
The company continues to disclose the risks of intellectual property disputes and patent infringement. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「Unexpected disputes with other companies or issues such as patent infringement concerning intellectual property rights may affect the performance of the group.」
While intellectual property rights form the foundation of the company’s competitiveness, the company identifies disputes with other companies and patent infringement as business performance risks.