The Pokémon Company and Nintendo have filed a lawsuit for infringement of patent rights against Palworld developer Pocketpair in Tokyo today. They claim that the game “infringes multiple patent rights” and are seeking an injunction and compensation for damages.
This battle is one for the courts to decide
After Palworld‘s release in January 2024, many gamers wondered if Pokémon would take legal action against the game because of similarities between its characters and existing Pokémon designs. It looks like we finally have our answer.
You can look at some of the similar designs compiled in the video below by Nintendo Unity or in our previous post here.
Ultimately, this case may have a big impact on the future of Palworld and its developer. As of this moment, Pocketpair has not publicly responded to news of the lawsuit.
Let us know in the comments what you think about Pokémon taking action against Palworld and whether you think Pocketpair’s game takes too much inspiration from Pokémon’s character designs. Don’t forget to also join our Discord server!
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