GENKI CRUSHED: Nintendo Sues For Switch 2 Trademark Infringement

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Summary

  • Genki faces legal action from Nintendo for alleged Switch 2 trademark infringement at CES 2025.
  • Nintendo’s legal pursuits extend beyond Genki, targeting hackers and streamers.
  • Nintendo demands Genki cease promotion, sales, and ads of Switch and Switch 2 accessories.

Genki has responded publicly after it became known that Nintendo filed a lawsuit against them for supposedly violating its patents related to the Switch 2. This action from Nintendo did not come as a shock to many fans of the potential Switch 2, as the alleged infringement reportedly started back in January 2025 at CES.

The issues for Genki arose when they asserted that they had a genuine duplicate of the Switch 2, even before Nintendo officially unveiled it. While it’s not unusual for manufacturers to obtain prototypes or dimensions ahead of console launches to produce products beforehand, Genki faced trouble when they supposedly demonstrated the replica system in private at CES 2025. Nintendo’s legal team intervened at Genki’s booth during the event, eventually causing the manufacturer to halt its operations a day before the show ended.

After Nintendo of America filed a lawsuit against Genki in a U.S. District Court in California, Genki has released a public statement regarding the matter. On Twitter, Genki acknowledged the news of the lawsuit and stated they are treating it seriously while working with legal counsel to provide a considered response. As an independent company, Genki is committed to developing innovative gaming accessories, and remains proud of its accomplishments. However, due to the ongoing nature of the legal proceedings, Genki cannot provide specific details at this time, but is actively preparing for PAX East.

Nintendo Legal Pursuits Continue

Although Genki may be occupied with its business and legal matters, Nintendo hasn’t confined its legal actions to just one company or console. Beyond the well-known lawsuit involving Palworld, the company has been actively pursuing hacker groups who enable unauthorized modifications of Nintendo Switch consoles. In Japan, an individual was sentenced to a lengthy prison term for distributing illegally modified Switch devices. Furthermore, Nintendo has filed lawsuits against streamers accused of playing and broadcasting Switch games before their official public release.

At present, it’s uncertain what will transpire regarding Genki. Reports suggest that Nintendo intends to halt Genki from marketing, selling, and advertising accessories for both their Switch and Switch 2 platforms. This move could potentially harm Genki’s overall business significantly. Although Genki manufactures accessories for numerous systems beyond Nintendo, the imminent release of the Nintendo Switch 2 makes it crucial for them to leverage this opportunity. It’s worth noting that Nintendo has a history of sternly addressing intellectual property violations.

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2025-05-05 06:14