Claims of Infringement of Third-Party Intellectual Property Rights
First written in FY2017. 1 of 4 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2022.
- FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「When developing products or considering new business models, the Group conducts appropriate preliminary investigations. In contracts with customers and other parties, it clearly defines the parties responsible for intellectual property rights and the scope of that responsibility, and works to prevent the assumption of excessive liability, among other measures, to prevent infringement of third-party intellectual property rights.」
Specific measures to address the risk of claims for third-party intellectual property infringement included preliminary investigations of products and new business models and clarification of the contractual scope of intellectual property liability. - FY2020MitigatedAnnual report
「Although the Group makes considerable efforts to ensure that its technologies do not infringe third-party intellectual property rights, it may nevertheless receive claims from third parties alleging infringement of their rights.」
Although the possibility of claims for infringement of third-party intellectual property rights remains, the Group described verification and other efforts to avoid infringing third-party rights as countermeasures. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「Nevertheless, the Group may receive claims from third parties alleging infringement of their rights. If intellectual property infringement occurs, it could lead to costly litigation or the execution of a licensing agreement, adversely affecting the Group's business performance.」
The risks of claims of third-party intellectual property infringement, litigation costs, and licensing costs continue. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「Nevertheless, the Group may receive claims from third parties alleging infringement of their rights. If intellectual property infringement occurs, it could lead to costly litigation or the execution of a licensing agreement, adversely affecting the Group's business performance.」
The Group disclosed the risk of receiving claims for allegedly infringing third-party intellectual property rights, resulting in litigation and licensing costs.