Nintendo and The Pokémon Company are seeking an injunction which will block the sale of Palworld, it’s been revealed. Earlier this year, just days prior to the indie game’s PS5 release, the Mario maker filed a patent lawsuit against developer Pocketpair – and now we have more details about what it entails.

A patent expert analyzes Nintendo's recent lawsuit against Palworld developer Pocketpair, concluding that it's 'a clear case of bullying.'

In a new post on the Pocketpair website titled 'Report on Patent Infringement Lawsuit', the studio reveals that Nintendo's claim pertains to three specific patents (7545191, 7493117 and 7528390), all of which were applied for between February and July 2024.