Risk of Infringing Third-Party Intellectual Property Rights and Incurring License Costs
First written in FY2024. 1 of 2 entries say "Worsened", first in FY2026. Latest entry: FY2026.
- FY2026WorsenedAnnual report
「It is difficult to obtain a complete understanding of the intellectual property rights situation in the DX market in which the company operates. If a third party is granted a patent related to the company's business, or if such a patent is granted in the future, the company may be compelled, as necessary to conduct its business, to take measures including paying license fees to the patent holders.」
In addition to damages arising from infringement of third-party intellectual property rights, the company has specified the burden of license fees associated with patents granted in the future as a risk. - FY2024First statedAnnual report
「To date, the company has not received any claims for damages or injunctions against use on the grounds that it infringed a third party's intellectual property rights, and believes that it has not infringed any intellectual property rights. However, if the company infringes a third party's intellectual property rights, it may incur liability for damages.」
For the first time, damages and licensing costs arising from infringement of third-party patents and other rights are described separately as a major business risk. Internal investigations and cooperation with specialists are cited as mitigation measures.