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

Sep 19, 2024, 12:04 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, claims that Palworld infringes on multiple patents held by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. The legal action seeks an injunction to stop the alleged infringement and compensation for damages. The lawsuit underscores Nintendo's ongoing efforts to protect its intellectual property rights.