Earth Corporation
Notice of Judgment (Victory) in Patent Infringement Litigation (Appeal)
Earth Corporation won the appeal in the patent litigation related to the "Earth Osudake Nomatt" product. The Intellectual Property High Court found the patent lacked inventive step and invalidated it, dismissing the appeal. The Company will continue to assert the validity of its position. The impact on the period's financial results is expected to be minor. Consolidated forecasts for the fiscal year ending December 2026 are: net sales 188,000 hundred million yen, operating income 9,000 million yen, ordinary income 9,550 million yen, and net income attributable to owners of parent 6,200 million yen.
Key Figures
- Net Sales: 188,000 hundred million yen
- Operating Income: 9,000 million yen
- Ordinary Income: 9,550 million yen
AI要約
Background and Result of the Case
In the appeal of the patent infringement lawsuit filed by Dai Nippon Dot Co., Ltd. under the Kincho brand, Earth Corporation prevailed following the first instance. The Intellectual Property High Court denied the inventive step of the patent in question, ruled it invalid, and dismissed the appeal. This decision recognizes the Company's position in a judicial setting.
Future Response and Impact on Performance
This litigation is expected to have a minor impact on the Company's consolidated results for the current period. The Company intends to further expand and utilize its intellectual property rights. Litigation expenses will be claimed through appropriate procedures. Consolidated forecasts for the fiscal year ending December 2026 are: net sales 188,000 hundred million yen, operating income 9,000 million yen, ordinary income 9,550 million yen, and net income attributable to owners of parent 6,200 million yen.
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