"The patent application ( via Games Fray) was filed in March 2023 and was granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office without any objection. It appears to be specifically focused on Pokemon-like games with its description and accompanying artwork, but there is concern that the wide-ranging text could potentially allow Nintendo to issue lawsuits against other companies and their games if they feature vaguely similar gameplay mechanics."
"Palworld developer Pocketpair has been in the crosshairs of Nintendo ever since its game was released in early access, as Nintendo sued the studio in Japan. In a statement, Nintendo explained that it was seeking "an injunction against infringement and compensation for damages" on the grounds that Palworld infringed on multiple patent rights--specifically patents No. 7545191, No. 7493117, and No. 7528390."
Nintendo secured a patent granted on September 2, 2025, for a system that covers summoning a character and letting it fight another within a video game. The application was filed in March 2023 and was granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office without objection. The description and accompanying artwork appear focused on Pokémon-like games, while broad legal language could allow Nintendo to pursue legal action against games with similar mechanics. The patent may not target major franchises with established summoning systems, but it could discourage smaller studios. Nintendo has already sued Palworld developer Pocketpair over alleged patent infringements, prompting gameplay changes.
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