Risk of Infringing Intellectual Property Rights and Having Them Infringed
First written in FY2016. 3 of 4 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2019.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 9 of 59 companies on the "Worse" side.
129 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「The company is engaged in strategic activities, including research into intellectual property-related information, acquisition and management of intellectual property rights, and the execution and management of appropriate contracts.」
The company continues to address infringement and unauthorized use through research, acquisition and management of intellectual property and contract management. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「The company is engaged in strategic activities, including research into intellectual property-related information, acquisition and management of intellectual property rights, and the execution and management of appropriate contracts.」
The company continues to address infringement and unauthorized use through research, acquisition and management of intellectual property and contract management. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「The company is engaged in strategic activities, including research into intellectual property-related information, acquisition and management of intellectual property rights, and the execution and management of appropriate contracts.」
The company continues to research, acquire and manage intellectual property and manage related contracts, and cites the risks of infringement and unauthorized use. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The group may receive unexpected warnings or claims alleging that it infringes third parties' intellectual property rights, or may face unauthorized use of its intellectual property rights by third parties.」
While protecting and acquiring intellectual property and managing related contracts, the company identifies disputes over rights with third parties and unauthorized use as risks.