"...frequently enter into litigation based on allegations of infringement or other violations of intellectual property rights. As we face increasing competition, the possibility of intellectual property rights claims against us grows. Our technologies may not be able to withstand any third-party claims or rights against their use. Any intellectual property claims, with or without merit, could be time-consuming, expensive to litigate or settle and could divert management resources and attention..."
Google has a large team of intellectual lawyers working in house, whereas Sigma will get blown out on the first frivolous suit, especially working with other huge companies with huge legal departments which are developing a similar product.
I think this is a serious point here, not standard boilerplate.