滝沢ハム株式会社 訴訟判決及び特別損失の計上に関するお知らせ

This document informs about the court ruling regarding a lawsuit involving Takizawa Ham Co., Ltd. against Shinko Foods Co., Ltd. and Starzen Co., Ltd. On December 27, 2023, the Intellectual Property High Court partially accepted the claims, ordering Takizawa Ham to pay 37 million yen. Consequently, the company plans to record a special loss of 44 million yen. The lawsuit has been ongoing since 2018, and Takizawa Ham has changed its manufacturing methods, ensuring that it no longer produces or sells products infringing on the patent. The company is considering its future actions, including a possible appeal to the Supreme Court.