Japan Communications (9424) · RiskRestated
Protection of Intellectual Property Rights and Third-Party Licenses
First written in FY2016. 1 of 2 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2017.
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Risk of loss of intellectual property competitiveness due to patent registration, obsolescence, licensing, and infringementA theme 110 companies write about · 110 as a headwind · 0 as a tailwind
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 4 of 28 companies on the "Worse" side.
66 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
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- FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「The applications and registrations that our group has made, or may make in the future, to protect its intellectual property may be insufficient, and other companies may develop technology similar to that of our group or imitate our group’s services.」
The company is reiterating the risks of inadequate protection and imitation of its own intellectual property, as well as difficulty renewing or obtaining third-party licences. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「There is a possibility that our group may be unable to renew licences currently granted to it, may be unable to obtain licences necessary to provide new services or communications devices, or may be unable to renew or obtain such licences on appropriate terms.」
The company discloses the risks relating to registration of and infringement of its own patents, as well as renewal and acquisition of licences for third-party technology and brands.