日本专利局拒绝了任天堂Pokémon式的捕捉专利,引用了先前的游戏,削弱了日本在Palworld案中的法律立场。 Japan's patent office rejected Nintendo's Pokémon-style capture patent, citing prior games, weakening its legal stance in the Palworld case.

日本专利局拒绝给予Palworld诉讼案中与Pokémon式生物捕捉机械师相关的一项关键任天堂专利, 并引用了以前游戏中的艺术, 例如怪兽猎人、ARK:生存演变和Pokémon Go。 Japan's Patent Office has rejected a key Nintendo patent tied to the Pokémon-style creature-capture mechanic in the Palworld lawsuit, citing prior art from games like Monster Hunter, ARK: Survival Evolved, and Pokémon GO. 该决定基于包括早期模式和游戏在内的证据,认为专利缺乏原创性和创造性步骤。 The decision, based on evidence including earlier mods and games, argues the patent lacks originality and inventive step. 裁决虽然不具有法律约束力,但具有重大影响力,并可能削弱任天堂的法律地位。 While not legally binding, the ruling carries significant weight and could weaken Nintendo’s legal position. 任天堂有60天的时间进行答辩,有可能修正索赔或上诉,这可能会将案件延长到2026年。 Nintendo has 60 days to respond, potentially amending claims or appealing, which may extend the case into 2026. 结果可以改变如何根据专利法保护电子游戏机学。 The outcome could reshape how video game mechanics are protected under patent law.