{"id":2422589,"date":"2023-03-06T16:17:15","date_gmt":"2023-03-06T21:17:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xlera8.com\/california-company-alleges-nintendo-infringes-on-patented-technology-without-license\/"},"modified":"2023-03-20T15:51:51","modified_gmt":"2023-03-20T19:51:51","slug":"california-company-alleges-nintendo-infringes-on-patented-technology-without-license","status":"publish","type":"platowire","link":"https:\/\/platoai.gbaglobal.org\/platowire\/california-company-alleges-nintendo-infringes-on-patented-technology-without-license\/","title":{"rendered":"California Company Alleges Nintendo Infringes on Patented Technology Without License"},"content":{"rendered":"

Recently, a California-based company called Gamevice has filed a lawsuit against Nintendo, alleging that the Japanese gaming giant has infringed on its patented technology without a license. Gamevice claims that Nintendo\u2019s Switch console uses technology that is similar to its own, which is protected by two patents. The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California.<\/p>\n

Gamevice\u2019s patented technology is used in its Wikipad gaming device, which is a tablet with detachable controllers. The lawsuit alleges that Nintendo\u2019s Switch console uses a similar design, with two detachable controllers that can be used to play games. Gamevice claims that Nintendo\u2019s use of this technology without a license is a violation of its patents.<\/p>\n

Gamevice is seeking damages from Nintendo for the alleged infringement of its patents. It is also asking the court to issue an injunction that would prevent Nintendo from selling the Switch console until it obtains a license from Gamevice.<\/p>\n

The lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal disputes between Nintendo and other companies over patent infringement. In 2017, Nintendo was sued by another company called Tomita Technologies, which alleged that the Wii U console infringed on its 3D imaging technology. Nintendo has also been involved in several patent disputes with other companies over its popular handheld gaming devices.<\/p>\n

It remains to be seen how this lawsuit will play out, but it is clear that patent infringement is becoming an increasingly common issue in the gaming industry. Companies are increasingly relying on patent protection to protect their intellectual property, and it is important for companies to ensure that they are properly licensing any technology they use. This lawsuit serves as a reminder of the importance of obtaining proper licenses for patented technology.<\/p>\n