Pokémon Company awarded $15M in copyright lawsuit over stolen creatures
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Pokémon Company Wins Big in Copyright Lawsuit
The Pokémon Company has won a significant lawsuit.
They received $15 million in damages from a studio that copied their monster designs.
The Lawsuit Details
The case was against Pocket Monster Reissue, a mobile RPG.
This game featured characters like Ash and Pikachu.
The Shenzhen court ruled in favor of The Pokémon Company.
One of the six accused companies must pay $15 million in damages.
Three other companies share joint responsibility.
All companies have appealed the decision.
Popularity of Pocket Monster Reissue
Pocket Monster Reissue launched in 2015.
It quickly became popular, earning $42 million in its first year.
- The game used Pikachu on its app icon.
- It featured official designs of Ash, Pikachu, and other Pokémon.
- Gameplay was a remake of the original Pokémon games.
Pokémon Company’s Strict IP Policies
The Pokémon Company is strict about unauthorized use of its IP.
They took action against Pocket Monster Reissue due to its success and influence.
In March, a former legal director said they don't target fan games.
Only those who cross certain lines face legal action.
Past Legal Actions
Many Pokémon projects have faced legal issues.
- Pokémon Uranium was shut down in 2021 after nine years of development.
- A fan-made Pokémon FPS had its videos removed for being ultra-gory.
- Palworld, though not a fan game, was noted for its resemblance to Pokémon.
The Pokémon Company planned to investigate Palworld but hasn't taken legal action yet.
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