Trainers, the Pokemon Company acknowledged Palworld and released a statement about the current situation.
The Pokemon Company released a statement regarding Palworld, and they will investigate any acts of infringement of intellectual property rights related to Pokemon and take appropriate action.
The statement reads:
“The Pokémon Company
Inquiries Regarding Other Companies’ Games
We have received numerous inquiries from customers regarding the game released in January 2024 by other companies, stating that it is similar to Pokemon, and asking us to confirm whether the game is licensed by our company. Our company does not permit any use of Pokemon in this game.
Furthermore, we will investigate any acts of infringement of intellectual property rights related to Pokémon and take appropriate action.
Our company will continue to bring out the individuality of each Pokémon, protect and nurture its world with care, and work to connect the world with Pokémon.
We have received many inquiries regarding another company’s game released in January 2024. We have not granted any permission for the use of Pokémon intellectual property or assets in that game. We intend to investigate and take appropriate measures to address any acts that infringe on intellectual property rights related to the Pokémon. We will continue to cherish and nurture each and every Pokémon and its world, and work to bring the world together through Pokémon in the future.”
Things are getting interesting, and it looks like Nintendo is not going to let this slide.
