Eh standard copyright profit seeking. They waited until it generated money. Copyright just kills new media now.
Comment on Nintendo's lawsuit against Palworld isn't just bad for the industry, it's bad for Nintendo
Carighan@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
I love how this continues to crank out articles with 0 information and everyone speculating what it might be about.
Don’t get me wrong, Nintendo are dickheads, but you can clearly see how everyone greedily clicks on these articles considering how often they get rehashed.
pyrflie@lemm.ee 2 weeks ago
halcyoncmdr@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Except this isn’t a copyright case. They’re claiming patent infringement.
pyrflie@lemm.ee 2 weeks ago
The patent expired 10 years ago at the latest and even then It’s an Idea patent so they are squating to quash inovation. Pokemon are at best patent trolls.
Stovetop@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Hard to know if the patent is expired when they haven’t even officially announced which ones they plan to bring forward in the suit.
The only info I was aware of so far is that there were multiple claims they were making.
halcyoncmdr@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Not disagreeing, just pointing out it’s not a traditional copyright claim like so many others we see.
MrNesser@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
So nintendo and palworld are based in Japan which has no fair use on copyright.
If this became a copyright case in Japan and palworld won it could change the law on copyright fair use in, which Nintendo and other corps don’t want as it would open up new games based on their products under fair use.
The only way Nintendo can attack palworld is via patent infringement.
ben_dover@lemmy.ml 2 weeks ago
If this became a copyright case in Japan and palworld won it could change the law on copyright fair use
not every country has case law. most of Europe is eg using “code law”, which means a precedent doesn’t change the law, but only applies to the one specific case with all its specific context and circumstances taken into account
GBU_28@lemm.ee 2 weeks ago
Even with more info these articles just devolve into
Mario man bad but we all still love Mario? New Zelda in the spring be sure to line up now.
Agent_Karyo@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
I am just curious, do you have a take on how Nintendo’s lawsuit could be legitimate. Even a high-level theory, surely if you are so concerned about speculation and “greedy clickbait”, you have some logical ideas to back this up?
slazer2au@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
There is not enough information to have a take on it. That is his point.
The total amount of information out is:
- A filing has been made.
- They are claiming patent infringement.
That is literally it.
Agent_Karyo@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
I would argue we do have enough information to have a take on it. What legitimate patent infringement case do you see in context of Palworld and Nintendo’s products? Be clear and specific.
If you’re going to call for a ban on commentary, you need to have some of argument.
From my perspective, it is crazy to defend some random corporation in this way when you can’t even come up with a basic explanation of why critical commentary is not justified at this stage.
slazer2au@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
What legitimate patent infringement case do you see in context of Palworld and Nintendo’s products? Be clear and specific.
Without going through all of their patent filings no one can. So again, that is the point. Lack of info
If you’re going to call for a ban on commentary, you need to have some of argument.
Never said a ban on commentary, just hate bullshit articles.
From my perspective, it is crazy to defend some random corporation
Something I agree with you on. Let them fight. This discussion is in the context of bullshit articles with zero information.
GBU_28@lemm.ee 2 weeks ago
Lol it’s not a ban, it’s a comment that suggests these articles are of poor quality
Ashtear@lemm.ee 2 weeks ago
Yes, there are going to be opinion pieces like this one filling the space for a major news story like this one, but there’s still room for proper journalism right now. I recommend folks check out PC Gamer’s interview with an IP attorney that worked in Tokyo (which was also the second link in this posted article).
Software patents are a thorny topic, and it’s worthwhile for enthusiasts of the industry or those interested in IP law to read up on the concept in general. There’s risk for Nintendo here, and I found Sigmon’s offhand comment about how Nintendo’s ramped up legal hiring to be particularly interesting.