Nintendo Sues Palworld Developer Pocketpair Over Alleged Pokémon Patent Infringements
TOKYO — A new legal battle is brewing as Nintendo has taken legal action against Pocketpair, the creators of Palworld, a game that Nintendo claims infringes on its immensely popular Pokémon series. The lawsuit, which was launched by Nintendo earlier this week, is focused on allegations that Palworld closely mimics the characters and gameplay dynamics of the long-standing Pokémon games, thereby violating multiple patent rights. In the complaint, Nintendo asserts that the similarities between its Pokémon franchise and Palworld are not merely superficial but extend to core elements protected by copyright. As a part of … Read more