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Published on
November 19, 2024
An 8-year-old GTA 5 Pokemon mod might help Palworld defend against Nintendo's patent infringement lawsuit, potentially invalidating a key patent related to creature capture mechanics. The lawsuit, involving three patents, continues despite Palworld's PS5 chart success in Japan.
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Published on
November 8, 2024
Nintendo and The Pokemon Company have revealed the specific patents they claim Palworld infringes upon, including capture mechanics and riding mechanics, potentially leading to a 10 million yen payout for Pocketpair if they lose the lawsuit.
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Published on
October 23, 2024
Sega's patent dispute with mobile RPG developer Bank of Innovation over alleged infringement in Genjuu Keiyaku Cryptract and MementoMori is expected to be resolved relatively soon as both parties seek a patent license agreement, with Japanese legal proceedings likely to be faster than in the US.
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Published on
October 22, 2024
Sega filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Bank of Innovation, the developer of MementoMori and Genjuu Keiyaku Cryptract, seeking $6.6 million in damages and an injunction for allegedly infringing five patents related to gacha mechanics.
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Published on
September 30, 2024
Nintendo and The Pokemon Company are pursuing a patent infringement lawsuit against Palworld developer Pocketpair, potentially over gameplay mechanics similar to those in Pokemon games, raising questions about the legal landscape for monster-collecting RPGs.
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Published on
September 22, 2024
Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against Palworld developer Pocketpair, alleging patent infringement related to mechanics similar to Pokémon. Legal experts debate the likelihood of success, potential outcomes, and Nintendo's motivation behind the suit, with some arguing it's a move to deter future competition.
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Published on
September 21, 2024
Nintendo has sued Palworld for patent infringement, arguing that the game's mechanics are too similar to Pokemon, despite not claiming copyright infringement. An analyst suggests that Nintendo might be targeting Palworld due to its recent success and expansion into anime and merchandise, areas where The Pokemon Company typically dominates.
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Published on
September 21, 2024
Nintendo and The Pokemon Company have filed a lawsuit against Palworld developer Pocketpair for alleged patent infringement, but industry experts believe it's unlikely that Nintendo's patents are strong enough to stop Palworld's development and release, sparking a legal battle with uncertain outcomes.
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Published on
September 20, 2024
Nintendo and The Pokemon Company have filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Palworld developer Pocketpair, potentially focusing on a 2021 Pokeball patent, which could significantly impact the future of monster-collecting RPGs.
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Published on
September 20, 2024
Nintendo sued Palworld developer Pocketpair for patent infringement, not copyright infringement, suggesting Nintendo has given up on arguing visual similarities and is focusing on game mechanics protected by patents, potentially impacting the future of creature-collecting games.
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Published on
September 19, 2024
Nintendo's lawsuit against Palworld developer Pocketpair is likely due to the game's success and its expansion into multiplatform, anime, and merchandise, which threatens Nintendo's market dominance and lucrative business model. Analyst Serkan Toto believes that Nintendo is likely to pursue a larger settlement than its previous lawsuit against Colopl, showcasing their anger and desire to stake a claim on Palworld's impressive earnings.
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Published on
September 19, 2024
Nintendo and The Pokemon Company have filed a lawsuit against Palworld developer Pocketpair for allegedly infringing multiple patent rights, but a lawyer suggests Nintendo may be reaching as Palworld is very different from Pokemon.
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