Intellectual Property Litigation Risk
First written in FY2016. 1 of 2 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2017.
- FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「If a third party brings legal proceedings against the Company, or if the Company is forced to bring legal proceedings to protect its intellectual property rights, substantial management resources, including time and money, may be consumed. Depending on the outcome of the proceedings, the Company may also incur significant liability for damages.」
The costs and damages risks associated with intellectual property litigation are reiterated. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「If a third party brings legal proceedings against the Company, or if the Company is forced to bring legal proceedings to protect its intellectual property rights, substantial management resources, including time and money, may be consumed. Depending on the outcome of the proceedings, the Company may also incur significant liability for damages.」
While seeking to protect its intellectual property rights and avoid infringing third-party rights, the report discloses the costs and damages risks associated with litigation.