Tag: Palworld


  • Nintendo Faces Setback in Japan as Patent Office Rejects Catching-Related Patent

    Nintendo Faces Setback in Japan as Patent Office Rejects Catching-Related Patent

    Nintendo’s Catching Patent Rejected in Japan Nintendo has encountered a noteworthy hurdle in its ongoing intellectual property dispute tied to the controversial monster-catching genre. In a development that could influence the broader legal landscape surrounding Pokémon-like games, the Japan Patent Office (JPO) has rejected a patent application related to Nintendo’s approach to monster catching. While…

  • Nintendo Patent Rejected in Japan Ties Palworld Case to Monster-Catching Concept

    Nintendo Patent Rejected in Japan Ties Palworld Case to Monster-Catching Concept

    In Brief: A Legal Setback for Nintendo Nintendo faced a notable setback in Japan as the country’s Patent Office rejected a patent application tied to the company’s ongoing dispute with Pocketpair over the monster-catching concept popularized by Pokémon. The decision adds a new twist to the high-stakes battle over intellectual property in the booming world…

  • Nintendo Patent Rejected in Japan Amid Palworld Controversy

    Nintendo Patent Rejected in Japan Amid Palworld Controversy

    Overview: A Setback in Japan Nintendo has faced a notable setback in its ongoing intellectual property battle with Pocketpair, the studio behind Palworld. The Japanese Patent Office has rejected a key patent application linked to Nintendo’s broader strategy around monster-catching mechanics—an area at the heart of the company’s legal skirmish with Palworld. While this decision…