Acquisition and Use of Intellectual Property Rights and Litigation
First written in FY2016. 2 of 5 entries say "Mitigated", first in FY2020. Latest entry: FY2023.
10 other companies' latest entry also says "Mitigated".
- FY2023MitigatedAnnual report
「In view of its importance, we established the Legal and Intellectual Property Office within the Corporate Administration Headquarters effective 1 April 2023. Going forward, the Legal and Intellectual Property Office will lead our response in cooperation with each business division.」
As a response to intellectual property risks, the company established a Legal and Intellectual Property Office and is advancing toward a company-wide management and protection framework. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「We recognize intellectual property rights as extremely important because they are directly linked to future business development and competitiveness. The responsible departments continuously monitor developments, gather information and use experts as necessary to respond at an early stage. In addition, we established an Invention Review Committee to share information on intellectual property rights and created a framework for their proper management and use.」
The company maintains a framework for monitoring intellectual property developments, using experts, and managing and using intellectual property through the Invention Review Committee. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「We recognize intellectual property rights as extremely important because they are directly linked to future business development and competitiveness. The responsible departments continuously monitor developments, gather information and use experts as necessary to respond at an early stage. In addition, we established an Invention Review Committee to share information on intellectual property rights and created a framework for their proper management and use.」
The company maintains a framework for monitoring intellectual property developments, using experts, and sharing information and managing and using intellectual property through the Invention Review Committee. - FY2020MitigatedAnnual report
「In addition, we established an Invention Review Committee to share information on intellectual property rights and created a framework for their proper management and use.」
In response to intellectual property risks, the company has established an Invention Review Committee and a framework for information sharing, management and use. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「There is no guarantee that the acquisition and use of intellectual property rights will always proceed according to the schedule of our group, and delays may affect our competitiveness in the market. We may also become involved in unforeseen litigation or other legal proceedings, which could require us to incur expenses and commit human resources.」
Both delays in acquiring intellectual property and unforeseen litigation are identified as risks.