Nintendo Wins Appeal: Creative Kingdoms’ Patents Invalid

In a press release sent to Gaming Cypher, Nintendo announced that it won the patent infringement appeal and that the Creative Kingdom’s patents were found invalid.

Court Upholds International Trade Commission Ruling

REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Today the federal appeals court confirmed Nintendo’s win in a patent infringement case brought at the International Trade Commission by Creative Kingdoms. The court affirmed earlier findings by the ITC that Creative Kingdoms’ patents are invalid and should not have been issued because Creative Kingdoms tried to claim more than the company invented. Creative Kingdoms had asked the ITC to block importation of Nintendo’s Wii and Wii Usystems.

“We are pleased with the court’s determination,” said Richard Medway, Nintendo of America’s vice president and deputy general counsel. “Nintendo’s track record demonstrates that we vigorously defend patent lawsuits, particularly when the patents are being stretched beyond the inventors’ ideas. Nintendo continues to develop unique and innovative products while respecting the intellectual property rights of others.”

Source: Press Release

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