Intellectual Property Misappropriation and Infringement Risk
First written in FY2016. 5 of 7 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2023.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2021: 3 of 17 companies on the "Worse" side.
31 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「Accordingly, the Group has established a system to prevent risks from arising by setting up a department with expertise in intellectual property rights.」
The Group has continued to address the risks of intellectual property misappropriation, similar technologies and rights infringement through a specialised department. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「However, it may become evident that measures to protect intellectual property are insufficient to prevent the unauthorised use of technology, or to deter third parties from developing or acquiring similar technologies.」
The Group has continued to disclose the possibility that intellectual property protection measures may not be sufficient to prevent the misuse of technology or the development of similar technologies. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「Accordingly, the Group has established a system to prevent risks from arising by setting up a department with expertise in intellectual property rights.」
The Group has continued to address the risks of intellectual property misappropriation, similar technologies and rights infringement through a specialised department. - FY2020MitigatedAnnual report
「Accordingly, the Group has established a system to prevent risks from arising by setting up a department with expertise in intellectual property rights.」
The Group explicitly stated that it would address the risks of intellectual property misappropriation, similar technologies and rights infringement by establishing a department with specialised expertise. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「However, it may become evident that measures to protect intellectual property are insufficient to prevent the unauthorised use of technology, or to deter third parties from developing or acquiring similar technologies.」
The Group has reiterated that intellectual property protection measures may not be sufficient to prevent the misuse of technology or the development of similar technologies. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「However, it may become evident that measures to protect intellectual property are insufficient to prevent the unauthorised use of technology, or to deter third parties from developing or acquiring similar technologies.」
The Group has reiterated that intellectual property protection measures may not be sufficient to prevent the misuse of technology or the development of similar technologies. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「However, it may become evident that measures to protect intellectual property are insufficient to prevent the unauthorised use of technology, or to deter third parties from developing or acquiring similar technologies.」
Although protective measures such as patents are in place, the Group has disclosed the potential for involvement in technology misuse, similar technologies and claims of rights infringement.