➀ Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have filed a lawsuit against Pocketpair, claiming that their game 'Palworld' infringes on a patent. The patent in question likely covers the mechanics of the Pokeball. ➁ The patent was granted to Nintendo in Japan in December 2023, just before 'Palworld' was released. ➂ The lawsuit is significant as it could set a legal precedent for game mechanics patents in the industry.