Risks related to patent issuance, scope of rights and disputes with third parties
First written in FY2016. 4 of 5 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2025.
38 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「However, there is no guarantee that all of the patents in question will be granted, nor that our rights can be reliably protected through patent applications.」
The company continues to disclose risks related to the granting of patents, the scope of rights, third-party use of the technology, and disputes. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「During the three-month period ended [the current first quarter], there were no newly arising business or other risks, nor any material changes to the business and other risks described in the Annual Securities Report for the prior fiscal year.」
The company states that there have been no material changes in the risks related to the granting of patents, the scope of rights, third-party use of the technology, and disputes. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「However, there is no guarantee that all of the patents in question will be granted, nor that our rights can be reliably protected through patent applications.」
The company continues to disclose risks related to the granting of patents, the scope of rights, third-party use of the technology, and disputes. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「There is no guarantee that all of the patents in question will be granted, nor that our rights can be reliably protected through patent applications.」
The company continues to disclose potential risks related to the granting of patents, the scope of rights, third-party use of the technology, and disputes. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「There is no guarantee that all of the patents in question will be granted, nor that our rights can be reliably protected through patent applications.」
The company discloses risks related to the legal interpretation of gene-related patents, third-party use of the technology, and the costs and business impact of future litigation or claims.