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Nintendo, Pokémon Company Seek $66,000 and Injunction Against Palworld for Patent Infringement
Nov 8, 2024, 03:02 PM
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have filed a lawsuit against Pocketpair, the developer of Palworld, seeking an injunction against the game's sale and damages amounting to 10 million yen (approximately $66,000). The lawsuit claims infringement on multiple Pokémon patents, specifically focusing on a game program that involves throwing an item to catch a character. The patents in question were filed after Palworld's release, and the companies are seeking 5 million yen each plus late payment damages.
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