Risks of intellectual-property infringement, failure to obtain rights and license terms
First written in FY2023. 2 of 3 entries say "Mitigated", first in FY2025. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 4 of 43 companies on the "Worse" side.
14 other companies' latest entry also says "Mitigated".
- FY2026MitigatedAnnual report
「For technologies, know-how and other assets acquired through research and development, the Group seeks to secure intellectual property rights, including patents in Japan and overseas, based on advice from patent attorneys and others.」
In addition to Japan and Europe, the company obtained U.S. patents related to CLiC-1 and disclosed a system for investigating third-party infringement, further specifying its intellectual-property protections. - FY2025MitigatedAnnual report
「For technologies, know-how and other assets acquired through research and development, the Group seeks to secure intellectual property rights, including patents in Japan and overseas, based on advice from patent attorneys and others.」
The company disclosed patents obtained in Japan and Europe and systems for securing rights and investigating infringement in Japan and overseas, making some intellectual-property risk responses more concrete. Risks of third-party infringement, rejection of registration and inability to obtain licenses remain. - FY2023First statedAnnual report
「If intellectual property filed by us in Japan and other countries is not registered because of a final rejection, or if a competitor files first and obtains the rights, we may be unable to obtain legal protection for or use the intellectual property, which could affect our business activities.」
The company also cites infringement by third parties, infringement of third-party rights by the company, disputes over compensation for inventions, and inability to obtain licenses or increased license costs.