Risks of Brand and Product Imitation and Intellectual Property Infringement
First written in FY2024. 1 of 2 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 9 of 59 companies on the "Worse" side.
127 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「If we lose market share because we fail to effectively prevent third parties from imitating our products, or if we face claims for damages, injunctions, or other actions for allegedly infringing third-party intellectual property rights, this could affect the operating results and financial condition of our group.」
Failure to prevent product imitation and infringement of third-party intellectual property rights continue to be identified as risks. - FY2024First statedAnnual report
「If we lose market share because we fail to effectively prevent third parties from imitating our products, or if we face claims for damages, injunctions, or other actions for allegedly infringing third-party intellectual property rights, this could affect the operating results and financial condition of our group.」
Failure to prevent product imitation and infringement of third-party rights are both identified as intellectual property risks.