Risk of Intellectual-Property Infringement and Litigation
First written in FY2016. 3 of 4 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2020.
- FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「We recognize that there is no infringement of third-party intellectual property rights by our group's technologies. However, this does not preclude the possibility of litigation against our group in the future on grounds of intellectual property infringement. If such a situation arises, it may affect our group's business development and performance.」
The possibility of litigation for infringement of third-party intellectual property rights continues to be identified as a risk. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「We recognize that there is no infringement of third-party intellectual property rights by our group's technologies. However, this does not preclude the possibility of litigation against our group in the future on grounds of intellectual property infringement. If such a situation arises, it may affect our group's business development and performance.」
The possibility of litigation for infringement of third-party intellectual property rights continues to be identified as a risk. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「We recognize that there is no infringement of third-party intellectual property rights by our group's technologies. However, this does not preclude the possibility of litigation against our group in the future on grounds of intellectual property infringement. If such a situation arises, it may affect our group's business development and performance.」
The possibility of third-party intellectual property infringement litigation continues to be identified as a risk. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We recognize that there is no infringement of third-party intellectual property rights by our group's technologies. However, this does not preclude the possibility of litigation against our group in the future on grounds of intellectual property infringement. If such a situation arises, it may affect our group's business development and performance.」
The company states that it currently recognizes no infringement, while describing the possibility of litigation by third parties.