Infringement of Third-Party Intellectual Property Rights
First written in FY2021. 2 of 3 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「The Group may infringe third-party intellectual property rights without being aware of the infringement, and if an officer or employee of the Group negligently infringes a third party's intellectual property rights, that third party may bring an action seeking damages, an injunction or other relief. In addition, the Group's performance may be affected by loss of social credibility.」
The residual risk of infringing third-party intellectual property rights is disclosed again. - FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「The Group may infringe third-party intellectual property rights without being aware of the infringement, and if an officer or employee of the Group negligently infringes a third party's intellectual property rights, that third party may bring an action seeking damages, an injunction or other relief.」
The residual risk of infringing third-party intellectual property rights is disclosed again. - FY2021First statedAnnual report
「The Group may infringe third-party intellectual property rights without being aware of the infringement, and if an officer or employee of the Group negligently infringes a third party's intellectual property rights, that third party may bring an action seeking damages, an injunction or other relief.」
The company registers its own trademarks and takes care regarding third-party rights, but identifies the possibility of infringement as a residual risk.