Nintendo and The Pokémon Company Sue Palworld Developer in Tokyo District Court for Patent Infringement

Sep 19, 2024, 12:17 AM

Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have officially filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Pocketpair Inc., the developer of the game Palworld. The lawsuit, filed in the Tokyo District Court on September 19, alleges that Palworld infringes on multiple patents held by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. The legal action seeks both an injunction to stop the infringement and compensation for damages. According to a statement from Nintendo, the lawsuit was filed after a careful investigation of the content in question. Palworld, which has gained popularity as a 'Pokémon with guns' game, is accused of violating several intellectual property rights.