Strengthening the protection, registration and utilization of intellectual property
First written in FY2023. 3 of 4 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2024. Latest entry: FY2026.
11 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group is seeking to further expand its global business by actively pursuing patent and trademark applications and working to protect and register its intellectual property rights.」
The number of patents held increased from 1,164 to 1,403, trademarks held from 6,343 to 7,009, and takedown actions for infringements from 6,176 to 7,708. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group is seeking to further expand its global business by actively pursuing patent and trademark applications and working to protect and register its intellectual property rights.」
The number of patents held increased from 1,060 to 1,164, and trademarks held increased from 5,885 to 6,343. Takedown actions for copyright and other infringements totaled 6,176. The Company also introduced trademark AI checks and other measures. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company is seeking to further expand its global business by actively pursuing patent and trademark applications and working to protect and register its intellectual property rights.」
The number of patents held reached 1,060, trademarks held 5,885 and takedown actions for copyright and other infringements 7,110, expanding the registration, protection and utilization of intellectual property rights. - FY2023First statedAnnual report
「The Group is seeking to further expand its global business by actively pursuing patent and trademark applications and working to protect and register its intellectual property rights.」
Separately from the multi-use of IP, the Company disclosed patent and trademark registration, takedown actions against infringements, internal awareness initiatives and end-to-end management by the intellectual property division as independent initiatives. It disclosed 912 patents held, 5,523 trademarks held and 6,940 takedown actions for copyright and other infringements.