Nintendo and Pokemon Company Take Legal Action Against Palworld Developers
Nintendo and Pokemon Company Sue Palworld Creator
Nintendo and The Pokemon Company have initiated legal proceedings against Pocketpair Inc., the Tokyo-based creator of the popular survival adventure game Palworld. The lawsuit was filed in the Tokyo District Court on Wednesday, alleging multiple patent rights violations by Pocketpair Inc. and seeks both an injunction and compensation for damages.
Background on Palworld
Pocketpair's CEO Takuro Mizobe had previously claimed the game had passed all legal checks. Palworld quickly earned the nickname Pokemon with Guns, following the reveal of its first trailer in 2021, and has seen significant success since its launch in mid-January, attracting an impressive player base of over 25 million in just a month.
Game Mechanics and Success
In Palworld, players utilize firearms to capture and train adorable creatures known as pals, which can either battle alongside the player or work at a base, crafting useful supplies. In July, Pocketpair announced a joint venture with Sony Music Entertainment and Aniplex Inc. called Palworld Entertainment Inc., aimed at promoting the global licensing of Palworld.
Intellectual Property Concerns
Meanwhile, The Pokemon Company issued a statement earlier in January, warning that it would investigate and take action against any infringement of its intellectual property rights. This lawsuit reflects a growing trend in the gaming industry regarding the protection of creative content.
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