Patents

The United States Patent and Trademark Office has ordered a rare re-examination of a recently granted Nintendo patent related to Pokémon-style monster summoning mechanics. This development, seen as a potential setback in Nintendo's lawsuit against Palworld developer Pocketpair, stems from prior art in older patents. Nintendo now has two months to respond to the challenge.

October 21, 2025 由 AI 报道

Three German university hospitals rank among Europe's most active research institutions in patent applications. According to a study by the European Patent Office (EPA), these clinics filed numerous patents between 2001 and 2020. Germany holds second place in Europe overall.