Pocket Pair, the developer of the game *Palworld*, issued a statement on the 8th regarding a patent infringement lawsuit filed by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo in September.

On their official website, they reported, "Regarding the Patent Infringement Lawsuit," stating, "As announced on September 19, 2024, our company has been sued by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as 'the plaintiffs') for alleged patent infringement. We have received inquiries from various media outlets regarding the status of this lawsuit. Therefore, we would like to report on the content and current status as follows."

1. Details of the Claim

The plaintiffs allege that *Palworld*, which our company released on January 19, 2024, infringes on the following three patents owned by the plaintiffs, seeking an injunction against the game and claiming part of the damages incurred from the patent registration date to the lawsuit filing date.

2. Target Patents

- Patent No. 7545191
Application Date: July 30, 2024
Registration Date: August 27, 2024

- Patent No. 7493117
Application Date: February 26, 2024
Registration Date: May 22, 2024

- Patent No. 7528390
Application Date: March 5, 2024
Registration Date: July 26, 2024

3. Summary of Claims

- Injunction against Palworld
- Payment of ¥5,000,000 plus delayed damages to The Pokémon Company
- Payment of ¥5,000,000 plus delayed damages to Nintendo Co., Ltd.

Pocket Pair also stated, "We will continue to assert our perspective through future legal proceedings. Regarding inquiries related to this case, we will refrain from responding individually. Should there be any significant updates, we will make an announcement on our company website."

Source : ORICON NEWS