Litigation risk concerning copyright use by music schools
First written in FY2020. 7 of 10 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026-H1.
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- FY2026-H1MaterialisedAnnual report
「Litigation-related expenses － 21」
The company recorded litigation-related expenses of ¥21 million as non-operating expenses for the interim period, disclosing actual costs related to the copyright litigation. - FY2025-H1RestatedAnnual report
「As it has become clear that claims concerning the use of copyrighted works do not extend to students' performances, the company is engaging through the Association for the Protection of Music Education in discussions with JASRAC on appropriate copyright usage fee rates for the use of copyrighted works in music schools, including instructors' performances, to which such claims do extend.」
While the litigation concerning students' performances has concluded, discussions with JASRAC continue on copyright usage fee rates for instructors' performances and other uses. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「As a member of the plaintiffs' group in the music school litigation, the company had brought an action against the Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers (JASRAC) seeking confirmation of the non-existence of claims concerning the use of copyrighted works at music schools. The Supreme Court issued its judgment on 24 October 2022. As it became clear that claims concerning the use of copyrighted works do not extend to students' performances, the company is engaging through the Association for the Protection of Music Education in discussions with JASRAC on appropriate copyright usage fee rates for the use of copyrighted works in music schools, including instructors' performances, to which such claims do extend. Depending on the outcome of these discussions, the consolidated financial statements of the company group may be affected, although the impact is currently difficult to reasonably estimate.」
The litigation concerning students' performances has concluded, while discussions with JASRAC continue on copyright usage fee rates for instructors' performances and other uses. - FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「As a member of the plaintiffs' group in the music school litigation, the company had brought an action against the Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers (JASRAC) seeking confirmation of the non-existence of claims concerning the use of copyrighted works at music schools. The Supreme Court issued its judgment on 24 October 2022. As it became clear that claims concerning the use of copyrighted works do not extend to students' performances, the company is engaging through the Association for the Protection of Music Education in discussions with JASRAC on appropriate copyright usage fee rates for the use of copyrighted works in music schools, including instructors' performances, to which such claims do extend. Depending on the outcome of these discussions, the consolidated financial statements of the company group may be affected, although the impact is currently difficult to reasonably estimate.」
The litigation concerning students' performances has concluded, while discussions with JASRAC continue on copyright usage fee rates for instructors' performances and other uses. The company states that the impact of the discussions on the financial statements is difficult to reasonably estimate. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「As a member of the plaintiffs' group in the music school litigation, the company had brought an action against the Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers (JASRAC) seeking confirmation of the non-existence of claims concerning the use of copyrighted works at music schools. The Supreme Court issued its judgment on 24 October 2022. As it became clear that claims concerning the use of copyrighted works do not extend to students' performances, the company is engaging through the Association for the Protection of Music Education in discussions with JASRAC on appropriate copyright usage fee rates for the use of copyrighted works in music schools, including instructors' performances, to which such claims do extend.」
While the litigation concerning students' performances has concluded, discussions with JASRAC continue on appropriate copyright usage fee rates for instructors' performances and other uses. - FY2023-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「As it has become clear that claims concerning the use of copyrighted works do not extend to students' performances, the company will engage through the Association for the Protection of Music Education in discussions with JASRAC on appropriate copyright usage fee rates for the use of copyrighted works in music schools, including instructors' performances, to which such claims do extend.」
The music school copyright litigation concluded with the Supreme Court judgment of 24 October 2022, which made clear that claims do not extend to students' performances. Discussions remain on usage fee rates for instructors' performances and other uses. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「As a member of the plaintiffs' group in the music school litigation, the company is involved in litigation seeking confirmation of the non-existence of claims concerning the use of copyrighted works at music schools.」
The company states that litigation concerning the use of copyrighted works at music schools remains ongoing. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「As a member of the plaintiffs' group in the music school litigation, the company is involved in litigation seeking confirmation of the non-existence of claims concerning the use of copyrighted works at music schools.」
The company states that litigation concerning the use of copyrighted works at music schools remains ongoing. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「As a member of the plaintiffs' group in the music school litigation, the company is involved in litigation seeking confirmation of the non-existence of claims concerning the use of copyrighted works at music schools.」
The company states that litigation concerning the use of copyrighted works at music schools remains ongoing. - FY2020First statedAnnual report
「The company is currently involved in litigation concerning the use of copyrighted works by music schools, and depending on the outcome, costs may increase because of higher copyright usage fees. The amount of the potential impact is currently difficult to estimate.」
The company has newly identified as a risk the possibility that litigation concerning copyright use by music schools could result in higher copyright usage fees and costs.