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Nintendo's Patent Rejected, Impacting Palworld Dispute

11/1/2025

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The Japan Patent Office rejected Nintendo's patent application 2024-031879 for lack of originality, weakening Nintendo's Palworld patents in the dispute with Pocketpair.
The JPO cited prior art from ARK, Monster Hunter 4, and Pokémon GO.
The rejection is non-final and could influence ongoing court proceedings as judges often respect JPO decisions.
Nintendo can appeal or amend the application.

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The Japan Patent Office rejected Nintendo's patent application 2024-031879 for lack of originality, weakening Nintendo's Palworld patents in the dispute with Pocketpair.
The JPO cited prior art from ARK, Monster Hunter 4, and Pokémon GO.
The rejection is non-final and could influence ongoing court proceedings as judges often respect JPO decisions.
Nintendo can appeal or amend the application.