Infringement of intellectual property rights by pirated and counterfeit products
First written in FY2017. 3 of 4 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2024: 2 of 8 companies on the "Worse" side.
17 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「Actual infringements of the group’s intellectual property rights by pirated and counterfeit products have occurred. Although the group seeks to respond appropriately in each case, it may not be able to obtain sufficient protection for its intellectual property rights overseas or on the internet because of legal and other issues.」
The company continues to report actual infringements by pirated and counterfeit products and the possibility that sufficient protection may not be available overseas or on the internet. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「Actual infringements of the group’s intellectual property rights by pirated and counterfeit products have occurred. Although the group seeks to respond appropriately in each case, it may not be able to obtain sufficient protection for its intellectual property rights overseas or on the internet because of legal and other issues.」
The company continues to report actual infringements by pirated and counterfeit products and the possibility that sufficient protection may not be available overseas or on the internet. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「Actual infringements of the group’s intellectual property rights by pirated and counterfeit products have occurred. Although the group seeks to respond appropriately in each case, it may not be able to obtain sufficient protection for its intellectual property rights overseas or on the internet because of legal and other issues.」
The company continues to report actual infringements by pirated and counterfeit products and the possibility that sufficient protection may not be available overseas or on the internet. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「Actual infringements of the group’s intellectual property rights by pirated and counterfeit products have occurred. Although the group seeks to respond appropriately in each case, it may not be able to obtain sufficient protection for its intellectual property rights overseas or on the internet because of legal and other issues.」
The company states that actual infringements by pirated and counterfeit products have occurred and that it responds to each case, while noting the possibility that sufficient protection may not be available overseas or on the internet.