- The Pokémon Company and Nintendo have taken legal action against Palworld, filing a patent infringement lawsuit against Pocket Pair’s popular game.
- Nintendo has stated its commitment to protecting its intellectual property rights and will take necessary actions against any infringement.
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The lawsuit was filed on September 18, 2024, seeking compensation for alleged patent infringements by Palworld, a game that gained significant popularity but faced comparisons to Pokémon due to similarities in character designs.
Despite its success, Palworld faced criticism for its character designs resembling those of Pokémon, earning it the nickname “Pokémon with Guns”. The lawsuit aims to address the damage caused by these alleged patent infringements.
The legal action comes after The Pokémon Company’s announcement of an investigation into a game released in January 2024, widely speculated to be Palworld. The lawsuit was filed almost eight months later in the Tokyo District Court.
In response to the situation, The Pokémon Company reaffirmed its commitment to protecting its intellectual property rights related to Pokémon and vowed to investigate and take action against any infringement.
While Palworld’s gameplay involves capturing and battling Pals, some elements appeared similar to Pokémon mechanics, prompting the patent infringement lawsuit. Pocket Pair has vowed to address the claims and improve Palworld for its dedicated fan base.
Nintendo has emphasized its dedication to protecting its intellectual property rights, including the iconic Nintendo brand, through legal actions against any infringement. This move follows The Pokémon Company’s recent victory in a copyright case against Pocket Monster Reissue.
