Nintendo Sues ‘Pokemon With Guns’ Studio for Patent Abuse (1)

Nintendo Co. filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Tokyo-based Pocketpair Inc., the maker of hit game Palworld, seeking an injunction and compensation for damages.

The case, brought together with affiliate Pokémon Co., was submitted to the Tokyo District Court on Wednesday, Nintendo said in a statement the following day. Nintendo did not detail the scale of the relief it seeks. Pocketpair responded by saying it is “unaware of the specific patents we are accused of infringing” and will investigate the infringement claims.

Palworld was an instant success upon its debut in January, raising the profile of its creator ...