Risk of Intellectual Property Rights Infringement and Disputes
First written in FY2016. 5 of 6 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2021.
- FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「However, depending on the circumstances, the parties may enter into a dispute over intellectual property rights, and the possibility that we could ultimately be found to have infringed intellectual property rights and be held liable for damages cannot necessarily be ruled out. Consequently, we cannot rule out an impact on the Group's operating performance.」
The possibility of an impact on operating performance from third-party intellectual property infringement, disputes and liability for damages continues. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「However, depending on the circumstances, the parties may enter into a dispute over intellectual property rights, and we cannot entirely rule out the possibility that the Group could ultimately be found to have infringed intellectual property rights and be held liable for damages. Consequently, we cannot rule out an impact on the Group's operating performance.」
The company continues to state the possibility that operating performance could be affected by third-party intellectual property infringement, disputes and liability for damages. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「However, depending on the circumstances, the parties may enter into a dispute over intellectual property rights, and we cannot entirely rule out the possibility that we could ultimately be found to have infringed intellectual property rights and be held liable for damages. Consequently, we cannot rule out an impact on operating performance.」
The company continues to recognize the possibility that operating performance could be affected by third-party intellectual property infringement, disputes and liability for damages. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「However, depending on the circumstances, the parties may enter into a dispute over intellectual property rights, and we cannot entirely rule out the possibility that we could ultimately be found to have infringed intellectual property rights and be held liable for damages. Consequently, we cannot rule out an impact on operating performance.」
The company continues to recognize the possibility that operating performance could be affected by third-party intellectual property infringement, disputes and liability for damages. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「We take care to avoid infringing the intellectual property rights of third parties. However, depending on the circumstances, the parties may enter into a dispute over intellectual property rights, and we cannot entirely rule out the possibility that we could ultimately be found to have infringed intellectual property rights and be held liable for damages. Consequently, we cannot rule out an impact on operating performance.」
While managing the business through measures such as obtaining patents for our proprietary technologies, the company continues to recognize the risks of infringing third-party intellectual property rights, disputes and liability for damages. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We take care to avoid infringing the intellectual property rights of third parties. However, depending on the circumstances, the parties may enter into a dispute over intellectual property rights, and we cannot entirely rule out the possibility that we could ultimately be found to have infringed intellectual property rights and be held liable for damages. Consequently, we cannot rule out an impact on operating performance.」
While managing the business through measures such as obtaining patents for our proprietary technologies, the company recognizes the possibility of disputes with third parties over their rights and the payment of damages.