Nintendo May Only Win $30,000 Payout in Pokémon Legal Battle With Palworld Developer Pocketpair, IP Expert Says

in newsletter

IGN · 4 min read · policy

An IP expert estimates Nintendo may win only $30,000 if successful in its patent lawsuit against Palworld developer Pocketpair, and the case appears increasingly likely to favor Pocketpair. The dispute centers on three Japanese patents covering creature-capture mechanics similar to Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

Mentioned entities

Florian Mueller Game Pass Nintendo Palworld Palworld Entertainment PlayStation 5 PocketPair Pokemon Pokémon Legends: Arceus Sony Steam Takuro Mizobe The Pokémon Company USPTO Xbox

Appeared in 2026-06-12.