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Jennifer Young

Nintendo applying for anti-Palworld patents in the US with a whopping 22 out of 23 rejected, but "they are fighting"

Palworld character holding Meowmere sword with Mozzarina lying dead in background.

Nintendo’s ongoing patent infringement lawsuit against Pocketpair, creators of Palworld, has primarily been confined to Japan so far, where they’re seeking over $66,000 in damages for three patent claims. But could this legal battle soon extend to the US? Recent developments suggest that Nintendo may be preparing for a similar fight on American soil.

It appears that Nintendo will have a much harder fight on its hands in the US though, with GamesFray reporting that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) overwhelmingly rejected 22 out of 23 of Nintendo's patent claims.

What’s happening with Nintendo’s case in the US?

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