Inadequate Protection of Intellectual Property Rights and Leakage of Know-How
First written in FY2020. 3 of 4 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2021: 3 of 17 companies on the "Worse" side.
31 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「The company regards intellectual property rights that contribute to business revenue as an important management resource and considers the protection of intellectual property rights and avoidance of related disputes to be important management issues.」
The company continued to regard the protection of intellectual property rights and avoidance of disputes as important management issues. - FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「The company regards intellectual property rights that contribute to business revenue as an important management resource and considers the protection of intellectual property rights and avoidance of related disputes to be important management issues.」
The company continued to regard intellectual property rights as an important management resource and their protection and the avoidance of disputes as management issues. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「The company regards intellectual property rights that contribute to business revenue as an important management resource and considers the protection of intellectual property rights and avoidance of related disputes to be important management issues.」
The company continued to recognize intellectual property rights as an important management resource and the risks of inadequate protection, invalidation and leakage of know-how. - FY2020First statedAnnual report
「However, in certain regions or due to factors specific to those regions, the company’s intellectual property rights may not be fully protected. Its intellectual property rights may be invalidated by third parties or its know-how may be leaked, potentially having a material impact on its business activities.」
The company newly identified risks related to inadequate protection of intellectual property, including invalidation of intellectual property rights and leakage of know-how, as key risks.