Risks of inadequate intellectual property rights protection and infringement claims
First written in FY2016. 3 of 4 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2020.
- FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「If the claims of our group are not accepted, losses such as damages and royalty payments may arise, potentially affecting our group's operating results and financial condition.」
The possibility of damages and royalty payments arising from inadequate intellectual property protection and infringement claims by third parties continued to be explicitly stated. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「Our group works to protect the intellectual property rights covering the products and technologies it develops in order to maintain its competitive advantage, but sufficient protection may not be available in certain regions. Our group may also face claims that its products infringe the intellectual property rights of third parties.」
The risk of inadequate intellectual property protection and infringement claims by third parties was reiterated. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「Our group works to protect the intellectual property rights covering the products and technologies it develops in order to maintain its competitive advantage, but sufficient protection may not be available in certain regions. Our group may also face claims that its products infringe the intellectual property rights of third parties.」
The risks of insufficient intellectual-property protection and infringement claims by third parties were reiterated. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Our group works to protect the intellectual property rights covering the products and technologies it develops in order to maintain its competitive advantage, but sufficient protection may not be available in certain regions. Our group may also face claims that its products infringe the intellectual property rights of third parties.」
Insufficient intellectual-property protection depending on the region and claims of infringement by third parties are organized and identified for the first time as potential risks.