"Insights from Former Pokémon Lawyer: Why Nintendo Targets Fan Projects"
TL;DR
Former chief legal officer of The Pokémon Company, Don McGowan, revealed that the company didn't actively seek out fan projects to shut down but only did so when they crossed a certain line, such as getting funded. Despite the company's reluctance to sue fans, there have been instances of Pokémon fan projects being issued takedown notices, leading to their removal. The Pokémon Company's response to the Palworld game, which drew comparisons to Pokémon, was fairly tame, and legal experts believe a lawsuit is unlikely.
Topics:technologyentertainmentgaming#cease-and-desist#copyright#entertainmentgaming#fan-projects#legal-perspective#the-pokemon-company
- Former Pokémon Lawyer Shares Rare Insight Into Company's Cease and Desist Thinking: 'No One Likes Suing Fans' IGN
- Former Pokemon lawyer explains why Nintendo goes after so many fan games: "No one likes suing fans" Gamesradar
- Former Pokémon lawyer thanks media for highlighting projects for the company to take down Eurogamer.net
- Former Pokémon lawyer says fundraising and press coverage lead to fan project takedowns Video Games Chronicle
- Former Pokémon lawyer explains how the company handled fan projects GoNintendo
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