"In 2010, the Japanese video game publisher filed a suit in Germany against BigBen Interactive--the previous incarnation of Nacon--over its third-party Wii Remote controllers. Now, the latest ruling has unequivocally gone in Nintendo's favor. As reported by Games Fray, the Mannheim Regional Court has reaffirmed the ruling that Nintendo is owed damages of over €4 million plus interest. Because Nacon fought the ruling, that interest has increased the total fee to just under €7 million."
"Nintendo's contention was that Nacon's Wii Remote infringed on its patents for the sensor technology and camera needed to track player movements, as well as an acceleration sensor, and "the ergonomic features characteristic of Nintendo's Wii Remote." The initial verdict came down in 2011, but Nacon has consistently appealed the judgment and come up empty each time. This may seem like the end of the story, but Games Fray is reporting that Nacon has filed yet another appeal. So it's not quite over yet."
Nintendo filed a lawsuit in Germany in 2010 against BigBen Interactive (now Nacon) over third‑party Wii Remote controllers. The Mannheim Regional Court reaffirmed that Nintendo is owed over €4 million in damages plus interest, which has raised the total to just under €7 million due to Nacon's appeals. Nintendo alleged that Nacon's Wii Remote infringed patents covering sensor technology, camera tracking, an acceleration sensor, and ergonomic features. Nacon has repeatedly appealed prior judgments and has filed yet another appeal. Nintendo has also pursued successful legal action against individuals and groups accused of piracy and infringement.
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