Risk of License Changes and Infringement by Third-Party OSS
First written in FY2021. 1 of 2 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 1 of 8 companies on the "Worse" side.
16 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「However, if the terms of the relevant license change significantly, or if it is discovered that the OSS in question infringes a third party's rights, the Company's operating results and financial position could be affected as a result of impacts on the provision, sale and distribution of the relevant software products arising from product replacement or modification and dealings with the relevant third party. Although the Company recognizes that this risk is unlikely to materialize immediately, it is always present.」
The Company continues to disclose the risk of changes to third-party OSS licenses and infringement of rights, together with its response through license checks and engagement with communities. - FY2021First statedAnnual report
「If the terms of a license are substantially changed or it is discovered that the OSS infringes a third party’s rights, the provision, sale or distribution of the relevant program product may be affected by replacing or modifying the product or responding to the third party, which could affect operating results and financial position.」
Lists patent checks by an external licensing team and engagement with OSS communities as countermeasures.