Intellectual Property Infringement Litigation and Lost Sales Opportunities Caused by Rights Infringement
First written in FY2016. 1 of 3 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2018.
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- FY2018MaterialisedAnnual report
「Extraordinary income amounted to ¥2,245 million, including settlement proceeds received. On the other hand, extraordinary losses amounted to ¥875 million, including ¥483 million in litigation-related losses, ¥235 million in business restructuring losses related to the amusement venue equipment business, and ¥133 million in business structure improvement expenses.」
Receipt of a litigation settlement and recognition of litigation-related losses actually occurred during the fiscal year. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「The Group may face patent infringement lawsuits seeking damages and an injunction against product sales, or third parties may unlawfully use the Group's intellectual property rights. This could result in lost sales opportunities and liability for damages, affecting business performance or financial condition.」
The disclosure continues to address lost sales opportunities and the risk of damages associated with patent infringement lawsuits and infringement of rights by third parties. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The Group may face patent infringement lawsuits seeking damages and an injunction against product sales, or third parties may unlawfully use the Group's intellectual property rights. This could result in lost sales opportunities and liability for damages, affecting business performance or financial condition.」
While protecting its own rights and investigating whether third parties' rights are infringed, the Group identifies litigation and unlawful use as risks.