Risks Related to Intellectual Property Infringement, Litigation and Other Matters
First written in FY2019. 4 of 5 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2024: 3 of 25 companies on the "Worse" side.
45 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「If our group’s intellectual property rights are infringed by a third party, if our group is alleged to have infringed a third party’s rights, or if a contractual or other dispute arises with a business partner or other party」
The company continues to disclose the risks of intellectual property infringement and contractual disputes and litigation involving business partners. - FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「Regarding the possibility of infringing third-party intellectual property rights, our group works with experts and conducts investigations to the extent possible. However, it is difficult to fully identify the intellectual property rights held by third parties in the areas in which our group operates, and the possibility that our group may unknowingly infringe the intellectual property rights of other companies cannot be ruled out.」
Our group continues to address the risks of intellectual property infringement, litigation and other matters through investigations in consultation with experts. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「Regarding the possibility of infringing third-party intellectual property rights, our group works with experts and conducts investigations to the extent possible. However, it is difficult to fully identify the intellectual property rights held by third parties in the areas in which our group operates, and the possibility that our group may unknowingly infringe the intellectual property rights of other companies cannot be ruled out.」
Our group continues to address the risks of intellectual property infringement, litigation and other matters, including trademark registration and investigations in consultation with experts. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「The possibility that our group may unknowingly infringe the intellectual property rights of other companies cannot be ruled out. In such cases, our group may face claims for damages or injunctions against use, and may lose public confidence, which could affect our group’s business and results of operations.」
Our group continues to address the risks of intellectual property infringement, litigation and other matters, including trademark registration and investigations in consultation with experts. - FY2019First statedAnnual report
「The possibility that we may unknowingly infringe the intellectual property rights of other companies cannot be ruled out. In such cases, we may face claims for damages or injunctions against use, and may lose public confidence, which could affect our business and results of operations.」
The company describes measures including trademark registration, investigations in consultation with experts, and contractual limitations on the scope of liability.