Risk of Counterfeit Products and Intellectual Property Rights Infringement
First written in FY2026. 1 of 2 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2027-H1.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2024: 2 of 8 companies on the "Worse" side.
17 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2027-H1RestatedAnnual report
「During the interim consolidated accounting period under review, there were no significant changes in the matters described in this interim report regarding the business and accounting conditions that could materially affect investors’ decisions, or in the “Business and Other Risks” described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
The company states that there have been no material changes regarding counterfeit products and intellectual property infringement risks. - FY2026First statedAnnual report
「Counterfeit products distributed by third parties in connection with the products and brands operated by the company, and infringement of intellectual property rights such as design rights and trademark rights, could occur and cause the company’s brand image and social standing to deteriorate.」
The company has for the first time disclosed the distribution of counterfeit products and infringement of design rights, trademark rights and other rights as a separate risk related to its brand business. It also describes measures including obtaining and protecting intellectual property rights, monitoring markets and e-commerce sites, and issuing warning letters and taking legal action.