Conflicts with and Infringement of Intellectual Property Rights
First written in FY2016. 3 of 4 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2019.
41 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「When developing and launching new products, our group conducts prior investigations using local patent firms and other resources to prevent conflicts with or infringement of patents, trademarks and other rights held by other companies and individuals. Where a possibility can be foreseen, the group takes avoidance measures and exercises every possible precaution to prevent infringement of the intellectual property rights of other companies and individuals.」
Continues to disclose advance investigations into intellectual property rights, avoidance measures, and the possibility of unforeseeable infringement claims and litigation. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「When developing and launching new products, our group conducts prior investigations using local patent firms and other resources to prevent conflicts with or infringement of patents, trademarks and other rights held by other companies and individuals. Where a possibility can be foreseen, the group takes avoidance measures and exercises every possible precaution to prevent infringement of the intellectual property rights of other companies and individuals.」
The company continues to describe prior investigations and avoidance measures concerning intellectual property rights, as well as the possibility of unforeseen infringement claims and other issues. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「The possibility cannot be completely excluded of unforeseen cases arising from differences among the legal systems of different countries or limitations in database searches, or of infringing patents or other rights granted after the launch of our products.」
The company continues to describe the possibility of conflicts with and infringement of intellectual property rights, as well as claims and litigation. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「However, the possibility cannot be completely excluded of unforeseen cases arising from differences among the legal systems of different countries or limitations in database searches, or of infringing patents or other rights granted after the launch of our products.」
The disclosure describes the possibility of infringement claims and litigation, as well as the invalidation of the company’s own rights, while noting that prior investigations and avoidance measures are undertaken.