Nintendo and The Pokémon Company sue Palworld studio for patent violations
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have officially filed a lawsuit against the developer of Palworld, Pocketpair.
The companies filed a complaint on September 18, seeking an injunction and damages for patent infringement by Palworld.
Nintendo's Stand on Intellectual Property
Nintendo emphasized its commitment to protecting its intellectual property, including its brand. The company has taken legal action in the past to safeguard its rights.
Recently, The Pokémon Company won a $15 million lawsuit against a game that directly copied Pokémon elements.
Background on Palworld
Palworld is an indie survival game often described as "Pokémon with guns." It launched in early access in January 2024 on PC via Steam and Xbox Game Pass.
The game quickly gained popularity but also faced controversy due to its similarities to Pokémon.
Developer's Response
Despite the allegations, Pocketpair has maintained that Palworld is more akin to survival games like Ark Survival Evolved and Valheim.
The community manager of Pocketpair mentioned that the team even received death threats due to negative reactions.
Key Points
- Nintendo and The Pokémon Company filed a lawsuit against Pocketpair.
- They are seeking an injunction and damages for patent infringement.
- Palworld launched in early access in January 2024.
- The game has faced controversy for its similarities to Pokémon.
- Pocketpair insists Palworld is more like other survival games.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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