Nintendo’s Creature Capture Patent Being ‘Re-Examined’ by US Patent and Trademark Office

As a longtime Nintendo fan, I’ve always known they’re protective of their intellectual property, but right now, everyone’s talking about their lawsuit against the creators of Palworld, Pocketpair. Back in September 2024, Nintendo and The Pokemon Company teamed up to sue them, claiming Palworld actually copies some of Nintendo’s patented technology – specifically, things like riding creatures you’ve captured and then using them in battles. It’s a pretty big deal, and a lot of people are following it closely.





