Risk of invalidation and infringement of intellectual property rights
First written in FY2017. 1 of 2 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2018.
46 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「The Group generates many new technologies and items of know-how through new product development, files patent applications for this intellectual property, and seeks to protect the related rights and use them as management resources. However, claims seeking invalidation of the Group’s intellectual property rights or infringement of intellectual property rights by third parties could affect the Group’s financial position and operating results.」
While pursuing patent applications and the use of its intellectual property, the Group reiterates the risks of invalidation claims and third-party infringement. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「However, claims seeking invalidation of the Group’s intellectual property rights or infringement of intellectual property rights by third parties could affect the Group’s financial position and operating results.」
While pursuing patent applications and protection of rights for new technologies and know-how, the Group identified invalidation claims and third-party infringement as risks.