Nintendo's Palworld Lawsuit Faces Setback
Japan's patent office has rejected a key Pokémon-related patent, creating new hurdles for Nintendo's Palworld lawsuit.
The Japan Patent Office (JPO) denied Nintendo's application no. 2024-031879 in late October 2025, citing lack of originality.
- The rejected patent belongs to the same family as several filings cited in Nintendo and The Pokémon Company's lawsuit against Palworld.
- The lawsuit alleges that Palworld infringes on mechanics related to capturing and switching creatures.
The rejection of the patent application may create new complications for Nintendo's ongoing lawsuit against Palworld developer Pocketpair.
Author's summary: Nintendo's lawsuit against Palworld faces new challenges.
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