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Virtual Legality is a continuing series discussing the law, video games, software, and everything digital, hosted by Richard Hoeg, of the Hoeg Law Business Law Firm (Hoeg Law).
Patent World | A Lawyer's Take on Nintendo vs PalWorld
Virtual Legality
1 hour 5 minutes 44 seconds
1 year ago
Patent World | A Lawyer's Take on Nintendo vs PalWorld
Lawyer Richard Hoeg (Hoeg Law) provides an in-depth analysis of Nintendo's lawsuit against PocketPair, focusing on the legal intricacies of patent infringement claims. He revisits the background of Palworld and explores international and Japanese patent law implications on the case. Richard dissects the differences between trademark, patent, and copyright protection, and speculates on PocketPair's legal response and strategy. The episode explores the risks associated with evoking established brands, the role of patent functions, and the potential impact on game releases. Concluding with viewer comments and a discussion on Nintendo's motives, Hoeg offers insights into the broader implications for the gaming industry.
Virtual Legality
Virtual Legality is a continuing series discussing the law, video games, software, and everything digital, hosted by Richard Hoeg, of the Hoeg Law Business Law Firm (Hoeg Law).
