The head of the U.S. Patent Office is reexamining a decision to award Nintendo a patent that protects a common gameplay mechanic wherein an in-game character summons another sub-character to support it in battle in one of two battle modes.
US Patent Office makes rare decision to order “reexamination” of previously awarded Nintendo patent
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It’s interesting to see the U.S. Patent Office taking action on such a significant patent. This could have important implications for the gaming industry and innovation overall. Looking forward to seeing how this develops!