Risk of Intellectual-Property Infringement and Litigation
First written in FY2016. 1 of 3 entries say "Materialised", first in FY2017. Latest entry: FY2023.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 9 of 59 companies on the "Worse" side.
127 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「If any product manufactured or sold by the Group infringes a third party's intellectual property rights, the Group may be required to recall the product or discontinue its manufacture or sale, and may face claims for substantial damages.」
The company describes the risks of intellectual property infringement, product recalls, sales discontinuation and damages claims, together with responses through ongoing monitoring. - FY2017MaterialisedAnnual report
「The provision for litigation and other losses represents the amount reasonably estimated at present for the future outflow of economic benefits expected to arise in connection with litigation, investigations by government agencies and other matters.」
While disclosing intellectual property infringement and litigation risks, the company recognized a ¥3,136 million provision for litigation and other losses, reflecting the actual recognition of estimated losses related to litigation and investigations by government agencies. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「If any product manufactured or sold by the Group infringes a third party's intellectual property rights, the Group may be required to recall the product or discontinue its manufacture or sale, and may face claims for substantial damages.」
The company identifies infringement of third-party patents, infringement of its own intellectual property rights, discontinuation of manufacturing and sales, damages claims and litigation as a series of related risks.