Limits on intellectual-property protection and infringement of third-party rights
First written in FY2017. 3 of 4 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2022.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 9 of 59 companies on the "Worse" side.
127 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, our intellectual property rights may be infringed by means beyond what third parties can anticipate, potentially resulting in the unauthorized use of our technology or the development of counterfeit products that adversely affect the Group’s business activities. We may also infringe third-party intellectual property rights without the Group’s knowledge.」
Both the unauthorized use of the company’s technology and counterfeit products, and infringement of third-party rights, are identified as ongoing risks. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, our intellectual property rights may be infringed by means beyond what third parties can anticipate, potentially resulting in the unauthorized use of our technology or the development of counterfeit products that adversely affect the Group’s business activities. We may also infringe third-party intellectual property rights without the Group’s knowledge.」
Both the unauthorized use of the company’s technology and counterfeit products, and infringement of third-party rights, are identified as ongoing risks. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「The Group’s intellectual property rights may be infringed through unforeseeable means by third parties, potentially resulting in the unauthorized use of technology or the development of counterfeit products that adversely affect the Group’s business activities. The Group may also infringe third-party intellectual property rights without being aware of it.」
Both the unauthorized use of the company’s technology and counterfeit products, and infringement of third-party rights, are identified as ongoing risks. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「The Group’s intellectual property rights may be infringed through unforeseeable means by third parties, potentially resulting in the unauthorized use of technology or the development of counterfeit products that adversely affect the Group’s business activities. The Group may also infringe third-party intellectual property rights without being aware of it.」
The Company identifies both unauthorized use or imitation of its technology and inadvertent infringement of third-party rights as ongoing risks.