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Nintendo Could Take Down Palworld in the US and That’s Bad for Gaming
Summary Nintendo is aggressively pursuing Palworld in Japan and the U.S., aiming to assert ownership over game mechanics. Nintendo Patents seem more geared toward controlling a genre than taking down a single game. The company’s financial power gives them an advantage in a prolonged legal battle against Palworld, potentially leading to the game’s takedown in the U.S. Palworld has found…
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Why Nintendo’s Lawsuit Against Palworld Is Bad for Gamers Everywhere
Key Takeaways Palworld ‘s gameplay mechanics closely resemble Pokémon ‘s, leading to Nintendo’s patent infringement claim. Nintendo’s lawsuit against Palworld sets a dangerous precedent for gaming innovation since broad patent claims could stifle creativity and innovation in the gaming industry. Pocketpair’s future is uncertain because it faces a potential legal loss and gameplay changes. It’s understandable that companies like Nintendo…
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Nintendo and Pokémon are suing Palworld maker Pocketpair
Nintendo Co., Ltd. (HQ: Kyoto, Minami-ku, Japan; Representative Director and President: Shuntaro Furukawa, “Nintendo” hereafter), together with The Pokémon Company, filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the Tokyo District Court against Pocketpair, Inc. (HQ: 2-10-2 Higashigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, “Defendant” hereafter) on September 18, 2024. This lawsuit seeks an injunction against infringement and compensation for damages on the grounds that Palworld,…
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