As a seasoned gamer who has witnessed the evolution of the gaming industry, I must say, this Palworld-Pokemon saga leaves me quite perplexed. It seems like a tale as old as time – the clash between innovation and intellectual property rights.


Pocketpair, the creator of Palworld, has provided some new information about the copyright dispute they’re experiencing with The Pokemon Company and Nintendo at present.

On November 8, 2024, Pocketpair disclosed a claim by The Pokemon Company and Nintendo for approximately 10 million yen (equivalent to around $66,000 or £50,000). This sum will be divided between the two companies, with additional compensation for late payment fees.

Following the filing of a patent infringement lawsuit by The Pokemon Company on September 19, 2024, the legal action is intended to recover losses that Pocketpair supposedly incurred by violating the copyright of the Pokemon brand.

In simpler terms, Nintendo’s statement means that they have filed a lawsuit against someone (the Defendant) because their game, Palworld, allegedly violates several patents owned by Nintendo. The goal of this lawsuit is to stop the infringement and receive monetary compensation for any damages caused by this patent violation.

Details about exactly which infringement is occurring are still unclear, since neither company has provided any specifics. Nevertheless, experts speculate that one of the three patents allegedly violated might concern the method of tossing an object to capture a mythical creature.

According to Pocketpair’s official statement, they plan to uphold their stance in this matter by engaging in further legal actions. Additionally, they have chosen not to respond personally to queries about this case. Instead, if there are any significant updates that need public awareness, they will post them on their website or other relevant platforms.

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2024-11-08 15:19