Risk of intellectual property infringement
First written in FY2022. 1 of 2 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2023.
- FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「However, it is difficult to completely eliminate the risk of infringing intellectual property held by other companies, including through searches during the period when patent information is not publicly available between patent application and publication, and through registration procedures after a significant period has elapsed since publication.」
While conducting searches using J-PlatPat and other resources, the company maintains its view that infringement of other companies' intellectual property rights cannot be completely eliminated. - FY2022First statedAnnual report
「However, it is difficult to completely eliminate the risk of infringing intellectual property held by other companies, including through searches during the period when patent information is not publicly available between patent application and publication, and through registration procedures after a significant period has elapsed since publication.」
Although the company conducts searches using J-PlatPat and other resources, it states that the risk of infringing other companies' patents cannot be completely eliminated and could lead to business suspension or claims for damages.