Intellectual Property Rights Acquisition, Infringement and Litigation Risks

「To mitigate these risks, the group is pursuing continuous technological innovation and securing patents and other intellectual property rights arising from that innovation, while also researching intellectual property rights held by other companies in cooperation with external organizations.」

「There is no certainty that the rights for which the company has not yet obtained protection will be secured in the future. Meanwhile, if various domestic or overseas businesses or other parties in the company's business fields obtain patents or other intellectual property rights, the company could face litigation or claims depending on their content, potentially having a material impact on its business and results.」

「The company conducts its business activities with constant attention to avoiding infringement of third-party intellectual property rights. However, it is difficult to obtain a complete understanding of the status of intellectual property rights in the company's business fields. If the company were to infringe a third party's intellectual property rights, it could face claims for damages, an injunction against use or other relief.」