Litigation and Infringement Risks Relating to Intellectual Property Rights
First written in FY2016. 11 of 13 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2021-Q1.
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- FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「During the three-month period ended [the current first quarter], there were no newly arising business or other risks, nor any material changes to the business and other risks described in the Annual Securities Report for the prior fiscal year.」
The company states that there have been no material changes in the risks of intellectual property rights litigation and infringement by third parties. - FY2020WorsenedAnnual report
「In some cases, it may also be impossible to completely prevent third parties from selling similar products, which could result in a decline in the Group's market share.」
In addition to the existing risks of litigation and infringement, the company explicitly identifies a decline in market share resulting from sales of similar products as a potential impact. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「During the six-month period ended [the current second quarter], there were no newly arising business or other risks, nor any material changes to the business and other risks described in the Annual Securities Report for the prior fiscal year.」
The company states that there have been no material changes in the risks of intellectual property rights litigation and infringement by third parties. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「During the six-month period ended [the current second quarter], there were no newly arising business or other risks, nor any material changes to the business and other risks described in the Annual Securities Report for the prior fiscal year.」
The company states that there have been no material changes in the risks of intellectual property rights litigation and infringement by third parties. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「During the three-month period ended [the current first quarter], there were no newly arising business or other risks, nor any material changes to the business and other risks described in the Annual Securities Report for the prior fiscal year.」
The company states that there have been no material changes in the risks of intellectual property rights litigation and infringement by third parties. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「It is impossible to eliminate the possibility that a third party will bring an action alleging infringement of intellectual property rights or that the Group will infringe a third party's intellectual property rights. If such an event occurs, it could adversely affect the performance of the Group.」
The company continues to disclose the risks of intellectual property rights litigation and infringement by third parties. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「During the nine-month period ended [the current third quarter], there were no newly arising business or other risks, nor any material changes to the business and other risks described in the Annual Securities Report for the prior fiscal year.」
The company states that there have been no material changes in existing risks related to intellectual property rights litigation and infringement by third parties. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「During the three-month period ended [the current first quarter], there were no newly arising business or other risks, nor any material changes to the business and other risks described in the Annual Securities Report for the prior fiscal year.」
The company states that there have been no material changes in existing risks related to intellectual property rights litigation and infringement by third parties. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「It is impossible to eliminate the possibility that a third party will bring an action alleging infringement of intellectual property rights or that the Group will infringe a third party's intellectual property rights. If such an event occurs, it could adversely affect the performance of the Group.」
The company continues to disclose the risks of intellectual property rights litigation and infringement by third parties. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「During the nine-month period ended [the current third quarter], there were no newly arising business or other risks, nor any material changes to the business and other risks described in the Annual Securities Report for the prior fiscal year.」
The company states that there have been no material changes in existing risks related to intellectual property rights. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「During the six-month period ended [the current second quarter], there were no newly arising business or other risks, nor any material changes to the business and other risks described in the Annual Securities Report for the prior fiscal year.」
The company states that there have been no material changes in existing risks related to intellectual property rights. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「During the three-month period ended [the current first quarter], there were no newly arising business or other risks, nor any material changes to the business and other risks described in the Annual Securities Report for the prior fiscal year.」
The company states that there have been no material changes in existing risks related to intellectual property rights. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「It is impossible to eliminate the possibility that a third party will bring an action alleging infringement of intellectual property rights or that the Group will infringe a third party's intellectual property rights.」
While maintaining a system for protecting intellectual property, the company identifies litigation and the possibility of infringement as residual risks.