Nintendo patents rejected on monster-capturing mechanics amid Palworld
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- Japan Patent Office rejected over 20 Nintendo patents on monster-capturing mechanics due to lack of novelty and prior art.
- USPTO also rejected similar Nintendo patents citing prior art from other companies, though decisions are non-final.
- Repeated rejections challenge Nintendo's ability to secure exclusive rights over widely used gameplay systems.
- Nintendo's legal dispute with Palworld developer Pocketpair continues in Tokyo District Court, with no new statements from Nintendo.