Risk of intellectual property infringement and inadequate protection
First written in FY2016. 1 of 3 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 9 of 59 companies on the "Worse" side.
- FY2026WorsenedAnnual report
「The rapid development of AI technology in recent years has led to the increasing use of AI in business, which may increase the risk that AI-generated content infringes third-party intellectual property rights.」
We added the possibility of third-party rights infringement by AI-generated content to the scope of intellectual property risks. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「If a third party uses our Group's intellectual property without authorization to manufacture similar products, this could adversely affect our Group's operating results and financial position, not only through substantial litigation costs but also through lower sales resulting from an inability to differentiate our products.」
The risks of intellectual property infringement by third parties, litigation costs and loss of product differentiation continue to be disclosed. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「If a third party uses our Group's intellectual property without authorization to manufacture similar products, this could result not only in substantial litigation costs but also in lower sales because the products could not be differentiated,」
The risks identified include infringement lawsuits brought by third parties, suspension of manufacturing and sales, damages claims, and unauthorized use by third parties.