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Developing· Nintendo· Published Jul 9, 2026

USPTO Reviews Nintendo Patents Following Palworld Lawsuit

Following legal disputes with the developer of Palworld, gamespot.com noted that the USPTO has ordered a reexamination of a specific Nintendo patent covering character summoning mechanics.

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A patent filing suggests the USPTO is investigating the validity of a Nintendo patent that involves summoning creatures for battle. This comes as Palworld moves out of early access while maintaining its current price point on PC, console, and Nintendo Switch 2.

Why this matters

The patent describes fundamental monster-battling mechanics; its reexamination could impact how Nintendo protects its intellectual property and how other developers design similar creature-collection systems. These legal outcomes are significant as the genre continues to evolve on platforms like the Switch 2.

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The summary focuses on the patent reexamination mentioned in the source material and correctly attributes it as reported by gamespot.com.

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  • gamespot.comPrimary
    Palworld Won’t Raise Its Price Following 1.0 Launch
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    "After more than two years in early access, Palworld has launched in 1.0 , and there's some good news for anyone looking to dive into it. Usually, early access games charge a smalle"
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