Litigation Risk Relating to Intellectual-Property Infringement, Pollution and Accidents
First written in FY2016. 1 of 3 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2024.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2018: 2 of 6 companies on the "Worse" side.
2 other companies' latest entry also says "Mitigated".
- FY2024MitigatedAnnual report
「Our group has established systems for appropriately managing intellectual property rights, including patents and trademarks, and monitors continuously to guard against infringement of intellectual property rights by third parties.」
The response to intellectual property infringement risks has been specified through continuous monitoring and stronger investigations using experts, databases, and research institutions, together with training. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「However, if a third party claims that our group's business activities infringe its intellectual property rights and takes legal action, or if our group takes legal action in response, the matter may develop into litigation.」
The disclosure continues to address the possibility of litigation related to intellectual property rights, pollution, and operational accidents. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「However, if litigation or other legal proceedings arise in any of the following circumstances, they may affect the group's business performance.」
The disclosure identifies the possibility of litigation arising from claims of intellectual property infringement, pollution, and operational accidents.