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USPTO Director Orders Reexamination of Nintendo’s Pokémon Battle Patent Amid Legal Scrutiny
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USPTO Director Orders Reexamination of Nintendo’s Pokémon Battle Patent Amid Legal Scrutiny

Controversial 'summon character and let it fight' patent faces new questions as Nintendo’s legal battle with Palworld developer intensifies

The United States Patent and Trademark Office has initiated a reexamination of Nintendo’s recently granted patent covering core Pokémon battle mechanics, following widespread criticism from intellectual property experts. The move comes as Nintendo pursues litigation against Pocketpair, the developer of Palworld, and a…

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