Pokemon Sun and Moon Trademarks Spark Speculation Among Fans!

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Summary

  • The Pokemon Sun and Moon trademarks have been renewed in Japan.
  • Trademark renewals are not always tied to game announcements, but instead for copyright protection.
  • Fans are cautioned to manage expectations of potential news regarding Pokemon Sun and Moon.

On March 26th, it appears that The Pokemon Company extended the copyright for the games Pokemon Sun and Moon in Japan, which is almost nine years since they were first released on the 3DS. Renewals of trademarks can sometimes be made ahead of a new announcement, but the renewal of Pokemon Sun and Moon might have been done as a protective measure for their intellectual property (IP).

First released in 2016 for the Nintendo 3DS, Pokémon Sun and Moon marked the seventh main series installment of the popular franchise. Players embarked on a journey to the Alola region, modeled after Hawaii’s tropical landscapes, where they encountered an innovative classification of creatures called regional variants. These Alolan versions of previous Pokémon such as Meowth, Grimer, and Exeggutor showcased unique appearances and types that differed significantly from their original counterparts. Additionally, Pokémon Sun and Moon introduced Z-Moves – powerful attacks that could be utilized once per battle. Later in 2017, enhanced remakes of these games were released under the names Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

A month post the 2025 Pokémon Day event, The Pokémon Company swiftly moved to renew certain trademarks. As per GoNintendo’s report, Twitter user Necrolipe posted that the trademarks for Pokémon Sun and Moon were renewed in Japan on March 26. Necrolipe also shared a screenshot showing the game trademarks had been approved for renewal by Nintendo, Creatures Inc., and Game Freak – the three entities collectively known as The Pokémon Company.

Pokemon Sun And Moon Trademarks Renewed in Japan

As a dedicated fan, I’ve noticed an interesting pattern: Nintendo often refreshes its trademarks prior to unveiling new games. This isn’t just about announcing upcoming titles; it’s also a proactive move to safeguard their intellectual properties before the expiration of copyright dates. Recently, they renewed the trademark for their iconic Seal of Quality logo and the beloved Zelda series in February, ensuring the longevity and protection of these cherished franchises.

It’s worth noting that Pokemon Sun and Moon aren’t the only games to receive unexpected trademark renewals in Japan this month. In an unexpected move, Capcom recently renewed the Dino Crisis trademark on March 12th. Interestingly, the ’90s series has been inactive for decades. However, two months prior to this trademark renewal, a PC version of Dino Crisis was released in January 2025, featuring improved visuals and graphics options.

Although Pokémon Sun and Moon’s trademark has been renewed, fans might want to keep their excitement in check regarding updates related to these games. However, since a surprise Nintendo Direct is scheduled for March 27, which will focus on several Switch titles, we’ll have to wait and see what Nintendo has up its sleeve with its recent endeavors.

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2025-03-26 22:34