On September 18, 2024, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company filed a lawsuit against Pocketpair, Inc. in Tokyo District Court. The lawsuit claims that the game Palworld, developed by Pocketpair, infringes on multiple patent rights. Nintendo seeks an injunction to stop the infringement and is requesting compensation for damages. This legal action reflects Nintendo’s continued efforts to safeguard its intellectual property rights.
What could this lawsuit mean for Palworld’s future and the gaming industry as a whole?