Patent Litigation Lawyer

The makers of the record selling Wii gaming system are need deep in a lawsuit with Anascape that claims Nintendo infringed on a patent involving the configuration of certain game controllers.  As a result, sale of items containing the infringement may risk being banned.  This includes Game Cube controllers.

Nintendo has however repeatedly stated that they did not infringe on the patent in question.  They maintain that their most recent game console, the Wii, does not utilize this technology.  Unfortunately the US District Judge who presided over the case has not only rejected Nintendo’s bid to overturn the $21 Million lawsuit, but he has said that he will ban the sale of all products involved.

Nintendo has appealed to a higher court, as the ban is current on hold.  Microsoft recently settled a lawsuit similar to this situation not long before.

This case is an illustration of how patent law can impact not only the bottom line, but also millions of consumers who enjoy purchasing a particular product or service.  If you would like more information regarding patent law, contact the patent law specialists of the Williams Kherkher law firm by calling 866.950.9000.