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Nintendo and Pokémon Company Take Legal Action Against 'Palworld' Developer

Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have sued Palworld developer Pocketpair for patent infringement. The lawsuit seeks an injunction and compensation for damages. Pocketpair claims to be unaware of the specific patents in question and will investigate the claims.


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Credit: REUTERS

The lawsuit, filed in the Tokyo District Court on Wednesday, alleges multiple patent infringements and seeks both an injunction and compensation for damages.


Palworld, which burst onto the gaming scene in mid-January, quickly gained notoriety for its unique blend of cute creature collection and firearms, earning it the nickname 'Pokémon with guns'. The game allows players to capture and train adorable creatures called 'pals' using an arsenal of weapons.


The sudden legal action comes after The Pokémon Company announced in January that it would be investigating potential intellectual property infringements. This move suggests that the company has found grounds to pursue legal recourse against Pocketpair.


Pocketpair, a Tokyo-based game developer, has acknowledged receiving notice of the lawsuit but claims to be unaware of the specific patents they are accused of infringing. The company has stated its intention to initiate appropriate legal proceedings and investigations into the claims.


In a statement, Pocketpair expressed frustration at the situation, saying, "It is truly unfortunate that we will be forced to allocate significant time to matters unrelated to game development due to this lawsuit". This sentiment highlights the potential impact of legal battles on smaller game development studios.


The timing of this lawsuit is particularly interesting, given that Pocketpair announced a partnership with Sony in July to promote the global licensing of Palworld.

 

• Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have sued Palworld developer Pocketpair for patent infringement

• The lawsuit seeks an injunction and compensation for damages

• Pocketpair claims to be unaware of the specific patents in question and will investigate the claims


Source: REUTERS

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