Pokémon hits a temporary roadblock in Palworld lawsuit
The Japan Patent Office has rejected an important patent in Pokémon's lawsuit against Palworld. It's a notable roadblock that could have lasting implications.
video games
Matt Buckley
October 30, 2025
The Pokémon Company's new patents are a bad sign, and not just for Palworld
The Pokémon Company has recently been issued two new patents in the US. This isn't unusual, but it also sends a powerful and threatening message.
video games
Matt Buckley
September 10, 2025
Pokemon May Be Gearing Up to Sue Palworld in the US Too
A new patent filed by Nintendo similar to the Japanese patents used to sue Palworld could hint that Pokemon intends to bring the lawsuit to the US.
video games
Matt Buckley
February 13, 2025
FromSoftware Has Full Rights to Elden Ring Trademark. Publisher of Hit Soulslike Bets on Quality
Turns out that Bandai Namco Entertainment has lost all rights to the 'Elden Ring' trademark to FromSoftware studio. The publisher announced changes in company policy after the corporation experienced substantial revenue declines.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
February 19, 2024
Difficulty Levels in Games May Be Changed Thanks to Sony's Latest Idea
Sony is working on technology to adjust the difficulty level of video games in real time according to the player's skill. This is another attempt in the industry's history to move away from classic difficulty levels.
video games
Hubert Sledziewski
December 18, 2023
Players Voicing Game Characters is EA's New Idea for Involved Gaming
Electronic Arts wants to allow players to voice game characters. The company registered the idea with the United States Patent Office some time ago.
video games
Maciej Gaffke
November 28, 2023
Activision Patents System to Suggest Games Based on Stream Viewership
Activision Corporation has filed a patent for a system that would give players game recommendations, modify them and even create new games „on the spot” based on the live broadcasts they watch.
video games
Marcin Przała
November 26, 2023
Capcom Renewed Trademark for Deep Down
Capcom recently once again renewed the trademark for Deep Down, a game which enchanted gamers in 2013 with its phenomenal graphics. Could it be that the brand created with Sony consoles in mind is set to make a comeback?
video games
Marcin Przała
November 26, 2023
Sony's Patent Could Revolutionize the Way We Experience Gaming?
Sony has registered a patent that is expected to revolutionize the way we experience video games. At least in theory, since the solution behind it has long existed in various forms.
video games
Hubert Sledziewski
November 13, 2023
GTA 6 May Impress With Realistic Animations Thanks to New Technology
The animation system in GTA 6 promises to be very ambitious. This is the conclusion that can be drawn from a patent application filed by Take Two.
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Adrian Werner
October 30, 2023
Sony Criticized for Childishness and Malice Towards Competitors in Patent Applications
Sony has included a phrase in its patent description that describes other manufacturers as „inferior.” The practice is said to have been used by the giant for many years.
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Damian Mista
April 11, 2023
Ender Dragon to be a New Minecraft Spin-off? Microsoft Secures Brandname
Microsoft has applied to register the Ender Dragon trademark. As this is also the name of the final boss in Minecraft, the community began to speculate that it could be a new game from the popular universe.
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Kamil Kleszyk
March 15, 2023
Xbox Series S With Optical Drive? Microsoft Has a New Patent
Microsoft may be working on an external device for the Xbox Series S. It would enable us to run physical, not just digital copies of games.
video games
Przemyslaw Dygas
May 11, 2022
Iconic jRPG Brand Tactics Ogre Will Return
Thanks to a trademark registration, we learned that Square Enix is preparing the return of Tactics Ogre, a classic brand of tactical RPGs.
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Adrian Werner
April 8, 2022
Konami Renews Silent Hill Trademark and Raises Fan Hopes
Silent Hill fans are looking for hints of the series' undoubted and imminent return. For example, in Konami's trademark refresh.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
March 16, 2022
Bethesda is Preparing a New IP
Bethesda has renewed its trademark registration for Spyteam, suggesting that it is trying to announce a new brand by that name.
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Adrian Werner
March 7, 2022
Sony Renews Trademark for Psygnosis - Devs of Lemmings and WipEout
Sony has extended protection for the Psygnosis trademark in North America. It's unclear if this marks the brand's return to life.
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Przemyslaw Dygas
January 17, 2022
New Splinter Cell Approaching? Ubisoft Registers a Trademark
Ubisoft has registered another trademark associated with the Splinter Cell series. Perhaps this means that the company is working on the next installment of the series.
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Przemyslaw Dygas
December 13, 2021
Sony Patents Road Bulding Mechanic From Death Stranding
Sony has patented the road-building mechanic similar to that used in Death Stranding. This means that if any studio wants to use this type of solution in their game, they will have to obtain permission from the Japanese company.
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Hubert Sledziewski
December 9, 2021
Steam Could Soon Enable Us to Play Games During Installation
Valve's new patent may enable users to play a title while it's being installed. There has also been speculation that it could allow for increased hardware performance during gameplay.
video games
Michael Zegar
September 21, 2021