Risk of Intellectual-Property Infringement and Litigation
First written in FY2016. 3 of 4 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2020.
- FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「As these risks are expected to increase as the business expands, we plan to further strengthen our management framework for intellectual property rights.」
Continues to identify the risks of intellectual property infringement and litigation, along with responses through license agreements and other measures and the policy of strengthening the management framework. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「The Group plans to further strengthen its management framework for intellectual property rights. However, if a lawsuit is filed, it could have a material impact on the Group's business strategy and operating results.」
While stating that there are currently no intellectual property infringement lawsuits, continues to identify the risks associated with business expansion and the policy of strengthening the management framework. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「Because the Group has promptly entered into license agreements whenever it has discovered that its activities could infringe the intellectual property rights of others, it has never been sued for infringement of intellectual property rights. However, such risks are expected to increase as the business expands.」
While stating that there have been no intellectual property infringement lawsuits, restates the expected increase in risk as the business expands and the policy of strengthening the management framework. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Because the Group has promptly entered into license agreements whenever it has discovered that its activities could infringe the intellectual property rights of others, it has never been sued for infringement of intellectual property rights. However, such risks are expected to increase as the business expands.」
While stating that no lawsuits have been filed at present, anticipates increased intellectual property risks as the business expands.