US Patent Office Orders Rare Review of Nintendo Patent
In a surprising move, the US Patent Office has decided to reevaluate a patent previously granted to Nintendo, which covers a gameplay mechanic involving the summoning of a sub-character in battle. This decision does not immediately revoke the patent but indicates that the Patent Office has concerns that may lead to its revocation. The patent in question, US Patent No. 12,403,397, protects a commo…
Nov. 4, 2025, 9:24 p.m.
