Tangless Insert Patent Infringement Lawsuit
First written in FY2017-Q1. 9 of 12 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2021.
- FY2021DroppedAnnual report
「Our group strives to maintain continuous compliance in its business activities. Nevertheless, it may become a party to various lawsuits and legal proceedings brought by regulatory authorities.」
The specific description previously provided concerning the patent infringement lawsuit involving tangless inserts cannot be found in the litigation risk section of this filing. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Our company independently developed the manufacturing method for tangless inserts and has manufactured them since before the patent application date of the other company. Because there has been no infringement of the other company's patent, we appointed legal counsel and contested the lawsuit. On 2 March 2018, the Tokyo District Court handed down a first-instance judgment in which our company prevailed in full. The lawsuit remains pending because 日本スプリュー株式会社 appealed to the Intellectual Property High Court.」
The proceedings remain pending following the other party's appeal even after our company prevailed in full at first instance, and there has been no material change in the status of the litigation. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Our company independently developed the manufacturing method for tangless inserts and has manufactured them since before the patent application date of the other company. Because there has been no infringement of the other company's patent, we appointed legal counsel and contested the lawsuit. On 2 March 2018, the Tokyo District Court handed down a first-instance judgment in which our company prevailed in full. The lawsuit remains pending because 日本スプリュー株式会社 appealed to the Intellectual Property High Court.」
The proceedings remain pending following the other party's appeal even after our company prevailed in full at first instance, and there has been no material change in the status of the lawsuit. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Our company independently developed the manufacturing method for tangless inserts and has manufactured them since before the patent application date of the other company. Because there has been no infringement of the other company's patent, we appointed legal counsel and contested the lawsuit. On 2 March 2018, the Tokyo District Court handed down a first-instance judgment in which our company prevailed in full. The lawsuit remains pending because 日本スプリュー株式会社 appealed to the Intellectual Property High Court.」
The proceedings remain pending following the other party's appeal even after our company prevailed in full at first instance, and there has been no material change in the status of the litigation. - FY2018MitigatedAnnual report
「On 2 March 2018, the Tokyo District Court handed down a first-instance judgment in which our company prevailed in full. The lawsuit remains pending because 日本スプリュー株式会社 appealed to the Intellectual Property High Court.」
Our company prevailed in full at first instance, marking progress in the litigation, but the proceedings remain ongoing following the other party's appeal. The impact on consolidated results is currently unknown. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Our company independently developed the manufacturing method for tangless inserts and has manufactured them since before the patent application date of the other company. Because there has been no infringement of the other company's patent, we appointed legal counsel and are contesting the lawsuit, which remains pending. Its impact on consolidated results is currently unknown.」
The patent infringement lawsuit concerning tangless inserts remains pending, and its impact on consolidated results is currently unknown. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Our company independently developed the manufacturing method for tangless inserts and has manufactured them since before the patent application date of the other company. Because there has been no infringement of the other company's patent, we appointed legal counsel and are contesting the lawsuit, which remains pending. Its impact on consolidated results is currently unknown.」
The patent infringement lawsuit concerning tangless inserts remains pending, and its impact on consolidated results is currently unknown. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Our company independently developed the manufacturing method for tangless inserts and has manufactured them since before the patent application date of the other company. Because there has been no infringement of the other company's patent, we appointed legal counsel and are contesting the lawsuit, which remains pending. Its impact on consolidated results is currently unknown.」
The patent infringement lawsuit concerning tangless inserts remains pending, and its impact on consolidated results is currently unknown. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「Our company independently developed the manufacturing method for tangless inserts and has manufactured them since before the patent application date of the other company. Because there has been no infringement of the other company's patent, we appointed legal counsel and are contesting the lawsuit, which remains pending. Its impact on consolidated results is currently unknown.」
The patent infringement lawsuit remained pending in the full-year report, and its impact on consolidated results is currently unknown. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Our company independently developed the manufacturing method for tangless inserts and has manufactured them since before the patent application date of the other company. Because there has been no infringement of the other company's patent, we appointed legal counsel and are contesting the lawsuit, which remains pending. Its impact on consolidated results is currently unknown.」
The patent infringement lawsuit remains pending, and its impact on consolidated results is currently unknown. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Our company independently developed the manufacturing method for tangless inserts and has manufactured them since before the patent application date of the other company. Because there has been no infringement of the other company's patent, we appointed legal counsel and are contesting the lawsuit, which remains pending. Its impact on consolidated results is currently unknown.」
The patent infringement lawsuit remains pending, and its impact on consolidated results is currently unknown. - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「On 10 November 2015, our company was sued in the Tokyo District Court by Motomichi FusHide (本道房秀), Representative Director of 日本スプリュー株式会社, based in Minato-ku, Tokyo. The lawsuit alleges that the manufacturing method for the tangless inserts produced by our company infringes Patent No. 4018844, held by the company, concerning a method for manufacturing helical coil inserts, and seeks an injunction against the manufacture and sale of the products and the disposal of manufacturing equipment.」
A lawsuit seeking an injunction against the manufacture and sale of the products and the disposal of equipment on grounds of patent infringement remains pending, and its impact on consolidated results is currently unknown.