Pocketpair’s Response to Pokémon’s Patent Infringement Allegations

Pocketpair’s Stance on Pokémon Lawsuit

Pocketpair, the studio behind the game Palworld, recently found itself embroiled in a legal battle as Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have filed a lawsuit against them for alleged patent infringement in the Tokyo District Court. The lawsuit seeks an *injunction against infringement and compensation for damages* regarding claims that Palworld infringes multiple patent rights.

Unawareness of Specific Patents

In a response on their website, Pocketpair stated, “At the moment, we are unaware of the specific patents we are accused of infringing upon, and we have not been notified of such details.” The company expressed frustration about the time taken away from game development to address legal challenges.

The Legal Landscape

• Japanese patents require a technical creation of ideas utilizing nature's laws.
• The lawsuit specifically focuses on mechanics rather than design.
• Various patents from The Pokémon Company in Japan target specific features.

In January, Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe clarified their position, stating, “We have absolutely no intention of infringing upon the intellectual property of other companies.” The Pokémon Company has been proactive in defending its intellectual property, recently winning a $15 million judgment against a counterfeit Pokémon product.

Stay tuned as the case unfolds, revealing more details about the patents at the center of this controversy.