Protection and Infringement of Intellectual Property Rights
First written in FY2017. 3 of 6 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2025.
Fukoku moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2025, the same year as the typical company in this theme.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 9 of 59 companies on the "Worse" side.
7 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".
- FY2025WorsenedAnnual report
「There are numerous competitors in every segment, and technology development is active. In intellectual property rights, particularly patents, filings by competitors are conspicuous, and overlapping technologies and earlier filings may pose risks.」
Regarding intellectual property risks, it specifically identifies an increase in competitor filings, overlapping technologies and earlier filings as risk factors. It has also begun collecting information on competing technologies and coordinating this with its intellectual property strategy. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「In response, we continuously endeavor to identify any facts constituting infringement and have a framework in place to take appropriate countermeasures if such facts are confirmed.」
A response framework for identifying instances of intellectual property infringement and taking countermeasures continues to be maintained. - FY2020MitigatedAnnual report
「The department responsible for intellectual property and legal affairs at headquarters works continuously with other departments to identify any facts constituting infringement and has systems in place to take appropriate countermeasures if such facts are confirmed.」
It describes a monitoring and response framework for the risks of intellectual property infringement and inadequate protection. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「If such intellectual property cannot be adequately protected across its broad scope or is unlawfully infringed, business activities may be affected.」
The risk of a business impact from inadequate protection of or infringement of intellectual property continues. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「If such intellectual property cannot be adequately protected across its broad scope or is unlawfully infringed, business activities may be affected.」
The risks of inadequate protection of and infringement of intellectual property, including patents and trademarks, continue. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「If such intellectual property cannot be adequately protected across its broad scope or is unlawfully infringed, business activities may be affected.」
It identifies inadequate protection of the patents, trademarks and other intellectual property it holds, and the resulting business impact of unlawful infringement, as risks.