Inadequate Protection of Intellectual Property Rights and Infringement Litigation
First written in FY2016. 9 of 18 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2027-H1.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 9 of 59 companies on the "Worse" side.
- FY2027-H1MitigatedAnnual report
「The settlement will finally resolve the lawsuit, and there will be no impact on future business activities.」
The company disclosed that, regarding the patent infringement lawsuit brought by Kawasaki Heavy Industries,Ltd., it entered into a settlement agreement dated 3 August 2026, finally resolving the lawsuit. The difference between the settlement-related payment and the relevant amount was recorded as an extraordinary loss. - FY2026MaterialisedAnnual report
「On 13 March 2026 U.S. time, a jury verdict was rendered in that court in favor of the plaintiff’s claims, and damages were provisionally set at $48 million.」
In the patent infringement litigation filed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries,Ltd., a jury verdict in favor of the plaintiff’s claims and provisional damages of $48 million were disclosed, and a litigation loss provision of ¥7,429 million was recognized. The company stated that it would pursue legal measures, including post-trial motions and an appeal. - FY2026-H1RestatedAnnual report
「The company group became subject to litigation in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.」
The company continues to disclose the patent infringement litigation filed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries,Ltd., while the amount claimed and the impact on results remain undetermined. - FY2025-H1RestatedAnnual report
「The company group became subject to litigation in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.」
The company continues to disclose the patent infringement litigation filed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries,Ltd., while the amount claimed and the impact on results remain undetermined. - FY2025-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The company group became subject to litigation in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.」
The company continues to disclose the patent infringement litigation filed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries,Ltd., while the amount claimed and the impact on results remain undetermined. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The company group became subject to litigation in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.」
The company continues to disclose the patent infringement litigation filed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries,Ltd., while the amount claimed and the impact on results remain undetermined. - FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The company group became subject to litigation in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.」
The company continues to disclose the patent infringement litigation filed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries,Ltd., while the amount claimed and the impact on results remain undetermined. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The company group became subject to litigation in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.」
The company continues to disclose the patent infringement litigation filed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries,Ltd., while the amount claimed and the impact on results remain undetermined. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「The plaintiff filed litigation against the company and its U.S. subsidiary, RORZE AUTOMATION, Inc., alleging that the company’s products infringed patents held by the plaintiff.」
The company continues to disclose the patent infringement litigation filed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries,Ltd., while the amount claimed and the impact on results remain undetermined. - FY2023-Q2MaterialisedAnnual report
「The company became subject to litigation in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.」
Kawasaki Heavy Industries,Ltd. filed litigation against the company and its U.S. subsidiary, seeking damages and other relief on the grounds that the company’s products infringed its patents. The company believes it can mount an effective defense and states that the amount claimed and the impact on results remain undetermined. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「The company is actively seeking to acquire rights and conducting patent searches. However, in some regions, intellectual property may not receive adequate protection, and the company may face unexpected patent infringement claims brought by competitors or other third parties despite conducting searches and seeking to acquire rights.」
While pursuing patent acquisition, the company continues to recognize the risks of inadequate protection in some regions and infringement litigation brought by third parties. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「In some regions, intellectual property may not receive adequate protection, and the company may face unexpected patent infringement claims brought by competitors or other third parties despite conducting searches and seeking to acquire rights.」
The company reconfirms the risks of inadequate intellectual property protection and patent infringement litigation brought by third parties. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The company may face unexpected patent infringement claims brought by competitors or other third parties.」
While actively seeking to acquire rights and conducting patent searches, the company discloses the protection of its rights and litigation brought by third parties as risks.