Litigation risks, including intellectual property infringement and product liability
First written in FY2016. 3 of 6 entries say "Materialised", first in FY2022. Latest entry: FY2026.
Capcom moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2022, 2 years before the typical company in this theme (2024).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2023: 2 of 6 companies on the "Worse" side.
5 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「As a result of expanding its business areas and for other reasons, the Group may face litigation relating to product liability, labor matters, intellectual property and other issues. Depending on the nature and amount involved, such litigation could adversely affect the Group's operating results and financial condition.」
The company continues to disclose litigation risks relating to product liability, labor matters, intellectual property and other issues. - FY2023-Q3MaterialisedAnnual report
「Litigation-related expenses 71」
The company recognized ¥71 million in litigation-related expenses, indicating that litigation risks relating to intellectual property and other matters have materialized as expenses. - FY2023-Q2MaterialisedAnnual report
「Litigation-related expenses 67」
The company recognized ¥67 million in litigation-related expenses, indicating that litigation risks relating to intellectual property and other matters have materialized as expenses. - FY2022MaterialisedAnnual report
「Litigation-related expenses 92」
The consolidated income statement includes ¥92 million in litigation-related expenses, indicating that costs associated with litigation risk have materialized in the results. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「We have previously brought lawsuits, including for copyright infringement, and have also been sued. As our business areas expand, we may face litigation concerning product liability, labor matters, intellectual property rights and other issues.」
The company continues to disclose litigation risks relating to intellectual property infringement, product liability and labor matters. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We have previously brought lawsuits, including for copyright infringement, and have also been sued. As our business areas expand, we may face litigation concerning product liability, labor matters, intellectual property rights and other issues.」
After describing past litigation initiated and brought against the company, the company discloses the possibility of future litigation arising from the expansion of its business areas.