Inadequate Protection of Intellectual Property Rights Overseas
First written in FY2016. 4 of 5 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2025.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2024: 2 of 8 companies on the "Worse" side.
17 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「The Group has accumulated technologies and know-how that differentiate its products from those of other companies. However, these proprietary technologies and know-how may not be fully protected as intellectual property in certain regions and countries due to legal restrictions, which may affect the Company's operating performance and financial position.」
Reiterates the inadequacy of intellectual property protection overseas. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「The Group has accumulated technologies and know-how that differentiate its products from those of other companies. However, these proprietary technologies and know-how may not be fully protected as intellectual property in certain regions and countries due to legal restrictions, which may affect the Company's operating performance and financial position.」
Reiterates the inadequacy of intellectual property protection overseas. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「The Group has accumulated technologies and know-how that differentiate its products from those of other companies. However, these proprietary technologies and know-how may not be fully protected as intellectual property in certain regions and countries due to legal restrictions, which may affect the Company's operating performance and financial position.」
Reiterates the inadequacy of intellectual property protection overseas. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「These proprietary technologies and know-how may not be fully protected as intellectual property in certain regions and countries due to legal restrictions, which may affect the Company's operating performance and financial position.」
Reiterates the inadequacy of intellectual property protection overseas. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「These proprietary technologies and know-how may not be fully protected as intellectual property in certain regions and countries due to legal restrictions, which may affect the Company's operating performance and financial position.」
Cites the possibility that protection of proprietary technologies and know-how may be limited depending on the region or country.