Nintendo's 'Summon Character To Fight' Patent Rejected By US Patent Office
The US Patent Office has rejected Nintendo's patent for a 'summon character to fight' mechanic, a move that could impact its legal disputes with Palworld. The patent was revoked based on prior art, including patents from Konami and Bandai Namco, though Nintendo has a chance to respond. This decision comes after a rare re-examination order from the USPTO director.
- Entities
- Company: Konami
- Company: Pocketpair
- Company: The Pokémon Company
- Game: Elden Ring
- Game: Palworld
- Topic: Game Mechanics
- Company: Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Company: Nintendo
- Topic: Patents
- Topic: Intellectual Property
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