Risk of Intellectual Property Disputes
First written in FY2017. 1 of 3 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2023.
- FY2023ReframedAnnual report
「Our Group conducts intellectual property creation activities through an integrated effort by its research institutes, business divisions and intellectual property division, so that it can acquire intellectual property rights useful for its current business activities and future business development.」
The response to intellectual property dispute risks has been organized around activities to create rights through collaboration among research institutes, business divisions and the intellectual property division, in addition to prevention through investigations into third-party rights and training. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「At the same time, the Group has established a system for investigating and reviewing the intellectual property rights of other companies and works to prevent problems from arising. It also seeks to raise engineers' intellectual property skills by holding regular intellectual property training sessions for engineers.」
Preventive measures against intellectual property dispute risks, including investigation and review systems and training for engineers, continue to be disclosed. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「If an intellectual property dispute arises with another company, it could affect the Group’s operating results and financial position.」
The risk that intellectual property disputes with other companies could affect operating results and the financial position was first stated explicitly.