Risk of infringement of, or conflicts with, intellectual property rights
First written in FY2021. 1 of 2 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2022.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 9 of 60 companies on the "Worse" side.
130 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「We pay close attention to ensuring that our group's business does not infringe third-party intellectual property rights. However, if such infringement were to occur, it could lead to disputes, damages claims and suspension of the relevant business, potentially having a material impact on our group's operating results and financial position.」
The company continues to disclose the risks of litigation, damages claims and business suspension both when third parties infringe its intellectual property rights and when its business infringes third-party rights. - FY2021First statedAnnual report
「Our group appropriately manages its intellectual property rights and pays close attention to infringement by third parties. If our rights are infringed by a third party, we may bring legal proceedings to protect them.」
The company has disclosed, as a separate major risk, the possibility of disputes, damages claims and business suspension if third parties infringe its intellectual property rights or if its business infringes third-party rights.