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From the News Desk
Monday, 16. June 2008
Nanchuk is Ours, Nintendo Claims
Nintendo has recently sued a company called Nyko that creates accessories for gaming and digital lifestyle. The lawsuit is over a device created by Nyko known as the Kama Wireless Nunchuk. Nyko has been promoting the product as the first wireless Wiimote controller attachment.
According to Nintendo, Nyko has violated two patents by introducing this peripheral. Nintendo’s patents regarding designs and trademarks on the name ‘Nunchuk’ are the ones that have been violated by Nyko’s Kama Nunchuk. Nintendo stated, in federal court in Seattle, USA, that Nyko’s accessory “wholly appropriates the novel shape, design, overall appearance and even the colour and materials used in the Nintendo Nunchuk controller.”
Nintendo asked the court to issue an order to stop Nyko to sell the wireless controller, which is priced at USD 39,99. Nintendo is also seeking cash compensation. "While Nintendo supports the creation of innovative games and products used with our game systems, we cannot allow third parties to infringe our intellectual property rights," Denise Kaigler, a vice president with Nintendo of America, said in a statement.
According to Nintendo, Nyko has violated two patents by introducing this peripheral. Nintendo’s patents regarding designs and trademarks on the name ‘Nunchuk’ are the ones that have been violated by Nyko’s Kama Nunchuk. Nintendo stated, in federal court in Seattle, USA, that Nyko’s accessory “wholly appropriates the novel shape, design, overall appearance and even the colour and materials used in the Nintendo Nunchuk controller.”
Nintendo asked the court to issue an order to stop Nyko to sell the wireless controller, which is priced at USD 39,99. Nintendo is also seeking cash compensation. "While Nintendo supports the creation of innovative games and products used with our game systems, we cannot allow third parties to infringe our intellectual property rights," Denise Kaigler, a vice president with Nintendo of America, said in a statement.
