Recently, a popular game "Phantom Beast Palu" has attracted the attention of major **, and the game has heated discussions about whether there is infringement because of its similarity with the Pokémon Company in various elements.
On January 25, the official tweet of "Phantom Beast Palu" announced that the sales of the work had exceeded 8 million within 6 days of its release. At present, the domestic price of "Phantom Beast Palu" on Steam is 108 yuan, and the relatively high price in the United States is 29US$99 (about 215 yuan).
The Pokémon Company recently announced that it will launch rights protection and investigation measures against Phantom Beast Palu, and issued a statement about "Phantom Beast Palu", the Pokémon Company said that it does not authorize the use of Pokémon intellectual property or assets in the game, and said that it will investigate and take appropriate measures to deal with any infringement of Pokémon intellectual property rights.
Pokémon statement responds to the Phantom Beast Palu's recent heated discussion: We have received a large number of inquiries about a Pokémon-like game, and the Pokémon IP does not provide any license, and we will investigate any infringement of intellectual property rights related to Pokémon and take appropriate action.
At present, the game "Phantom Beast Palu" has reached the second place in the history of Steam, second only to the peak of PUBG.
Here's a word of knowledge:Game IP infringement in intellectual property rights is also one of the most valuable assets in the game industry, including copyrights, trademark rights, patent rights, etc., with the surge in the number of games, the problem of game IP infringement is becoming more and more prominent. This phenomenon manifests itself in the unauthorized use of elements from other games or by imitation of a game, thereby violating intellectual property laws.
Resolving game intellectual property (IP) infringement often requires a series of steps, and here are some suggestions:
Gather Evidence:First, make sure you are able to provide detailed evidence of the infringement. This may include screenshots, design files, comparisons, copyright certificates, trademark registration certificates, etc.
Consult a lawyer:It is important to seek professional legal advice. A lawyer can help you assess the strength of the case, understand your legal rights, and provide advice on how to resolve the issue.
Send an infringement warning letter:A lawyer can help you draft a formal warning letter detailing the infringement and asking the other party to cease the infringement. This letter is usually the first step with the aim of resolving the issue through negotiation.
Negotiation and mediation:After sending a warning letter, your lawyer may negotiate with the other party to seek an agreement to resolve the issue.
Protect your intellectual property:At the same time, make sure that your game's intellectual property rights are fully protected, including registered trademarks, copyrights, etc. This will give you a stronger position in the law and help prevent future infringements.