Risk of Infringing Intellectual Property Rights
First written in FY2020. 1 of 3 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2023.
8 other companies' latest entry also says "Mitigated".
- FY2023MitigatedAnnual report
「The Group is also strengthening its systems, including by increasing the number of personnel responsible for investigation and monitoring. As of now, there have been no lawsuits or claims involving third parties concerning intellectual property rights, such as patents, related to the Group's development activities.」
In response to intellectual property infringement risks, the Group describes strengthening its systems, including by increasing investigation and monitoring personnel, and states that no lawsuits or claims involving third parties have arisen. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「It is difficult to completely avoid the occurrence of intellectual property infringement issues. If the Group becomes involved in a legal dispute with a third party, resolving the matter may require considerable time and expense, regardless of whether the third party's claims are justified.」
Risks of infringing third-party intellectual property rights and related disputes, together with responses involving alternative technologies, avoidance measures, and licenses, continue to be addressed. - FY2020First statedAnnual report
「It is difficult to completely avoid the occurrence of intellectual property infringement issues. If the Group becomes involved in a legal dispute with a third party, resolving the matter may require considerable time and expense, regardless of whether the third party's claims are justified.」
The potential impact of infringement disputes is described alongside measures including investigations into third-party intellectual property rights, alternative technologies and avoidance measures, and obtaining licenses.