Nintendo denied patent for Poke Ball-style capture-and-release mechanics on touchscreen devices
Nintendo has been denied a patent for Poke Ball-style capture and release mechanics on touchscreen devices by the Japan Patent Office. The patent was intended to prevent games like Palworld from using similar mechanics, particularly as Palworld is slated for a mobile release. The office cited a lack of inventive step for the denial, though Nintendo may attempt to amend its claims again.
- Entities
- Topic: Touchscreen Controls
- Company: Pocketpair
- Game: Palworld
- Topic: Game Mechanics
- Game: Pokemon
- Company: Nintendo
- Topic: Patents
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