Infringement of and by Intellectual Property Rights
First written in FY2022. 2 of 4 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 9 of 59 companies on the "Worse" side.
12 other companies' latest entry also says "Mitigated".
- FY2026MitigatedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, a patent concerning a personnel recruitment device and personnel recruitment system was newly registered in Japan. The company is also strengthening its intellectual property base by, among other measures, receiving a notice of allowance for a patent in Vietnam.」
The company strengthened its intellectual property protection base through the registration of a new patent in Japan and receipt of a notice of allowance in Vietnam. - FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「However, if an infringement of a third party's rights is established in the business field in which the company operates, the third party may bring an action seeking damages, an injunction against use or other relief, and the company may incur payments such as royalties or other consideration for the use of those rights. In addition, infringement of the company's intellectual property may affect the business and results of operations of the Group.」
The company continues to describe the risks of infringing and having its intellectual property rights infringed. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「However, if an infringement of a third party's rights is established in the business field in which the company operates, the third party may bring an action seeking damages, an injunction against use or other relief, and the company may incur payments such as royalties or other consideration for the use of those rights. In addition, infringement of the company's intellectual property may affect its business and results of operations.」
The risks of infringing and being subject to infringement of intellectual property rights continue to be described. - FY2022First statedAnnual report
「The company takes sufficient care to avoid infringing the intellectual property rights of third parties. However, if an infringement of a third party's rights is established in the business field in which the company operates, the third party may bring an action seeking damages, an injunction against use or other relief.」
While pursuing its own intellectual property and taking care regarding third-party rights, the company describes the possibility of damages, injunctions and royalty payments resulting from infringement.