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Nintendo's Patent Controversy: Industry Experts Warn of Damage

11/9/2025

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Nintendo's patent lawsuit against Pocketpair, the Palworld developer, has sparked controversy.
The U.S. Patent Office has ordered a re-examination of a broad Nintendo patent covering summoning characters.
Critics say the patent should not have been granted and liken Nintendo's actions to a patent troll.
Experts question the merits and warn the aggressive tactics could damage relationships in the gaming industry.

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Story summary

Nintendo's patent lawsuit against Pocketpair, the Palworld developer, has sparked controversy.
The U.S. Patent Office has ordered a re-examination of a broad Nintendo patent covering summoning characters.
Critics say the patent should not have been granted and liken Nintendo's actions to a patent troll.
Experts question the merits and warn the aggressive tactics could damage relationships in the gaming industry.