Topic: nintendo patent
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Nintendo Patent Under Rare US Reexamination Order
The U.S. Patent Office has ordered a rare reexamination of a Nintendo patent for a battle mechanic involving summoning secondary characters, indicating serious concerns about its validity. This reexamination was prompted by potential prior art from earlier patents, including one by Konami in 2002...
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Nintendo Patent Hints at DS Games Revival
A Nintendo patent suggests classic DS games may return, potentially through Switch Online, as the company expands its retro offerings with recent GameCube and Virtual Boy additions. The patent details three display methods for dual-screen gameplay on a single device, including dual screens, pictu...
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Debunking the Nintendo Pokémon Patent Myth
Nintendo's patent covers a specific system for conditional character interactions, such as triggering different battle types based on player actions, rather than broad game mechanics. Legal experts suggest the patent may be vulnerable to challenges due to potential prior art or claims of being an...
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