Risk of Brand Value Impairment Caused by Counterfeit Products
First written in FY2016. 2 of 3 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2018.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2023: 1 of 6 companies on the "Worse" side.
13 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「We file and register trademarks in Japan and overseas and take measures against counterfeit products. However, if counterfeit products bearing our brand appear in the market, they could damage our group's brand value and affect our group's operating results and financial position.」
Trademark applications and registrations, measures against counterfeit products and the risk of damage to brand value from counterfeit products were reiterated. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「Our group recognizes the importance of its brand and seeks to enhance its brand value in Japan and overseas. We file and register trademarks in Japan and overseas and take measures against counterfeit products. However, if counterfeit products bearing our brand appear in the market, they could damage our group's brand value and affect our group's operating results and financial position.」
Brand-value enhancement, trademark applications and registrations, measures against counterfeit products and the risk of counterfeit products were reiterated. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Our group recognizes the importance of its brand and seeks to enhance its brand value in Japan and overseas. We file and register trademarks in Japan and overseas and take measures against counterfeit products. However, if counterfeit products bearing our brand appear in the market, they could damage our group's brand value and affect our group's operating results and financial position.」
After describing the policy of enhancing brand value and measures through trademark applications and registrations, the risk of counterfeit products appearing in the market is identified for the first time.