US EditionNintendo sues Genki over Switch 2 replica leak
- Nintendo sued Genki and its parent company Human Things on May 2, 2025, in California for trademark infringement and false advertising related to the Switch 2.
- The lawsuit followed Genki's December 2024 tweet about Switch 2 accessories and the January 2025 CES reveal showing a Switch 2 replica with Nintendo trademarks.
- Genki’s CES presentation included media interviews and a video displaying confidential Switch 2 designs, while they also promoted a separate April 1 “Genki Direct” event before Nintendo’s official reveal.
- Nintendo seeks damages trebled for alleged infringement and unfair competition, demands Genki cease using Nintendo trademarks, destroy related products, and stop misleading marketing that implies Nintendo approval.
- The lawsuit demonstrates Nintendo’s dedication to safeguarding its brand and may influence how future disputes over unauthorized accessory leaks and promotional conflicts are resolved within the video game sector.
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Nintendo sues Genki over Switch 2 replica leak
Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against accessory maker Genki, alleging trademark infringement, false advertising, and unfair competition following the company's display of a purported Switch 2 replica at CES 2025. The mockup, which attracted significant media attention, was claimed by Genki to be based on insider knowledge. However, the company later admitted that the model was constructed from industry leaks and not from an actual unit provided b…
Genki Respond To Nintendo Switch 2 Lawsuit
Nintendo Insider Nintendo Insider - Nintendo Insider is your home for news, reviews and guides covering Nintendo Switch and Pokémon. Genki has issued a response to the lawsuit that Nintendo of America has filed against them in relation… The post Genki Respond To Nintendo Switch 2 Lawsuit appeared first on Nintendo Insider and is written by Alex Seedhouse.
Nintendo Sues Genki for Showing Off Switch 2 Before Its Announcement
Nintendo has taken legal action against accessory maker Genki for revealing details about the Nintendo Switch 2 before it was officially announced. The lawsuit, filed in California, accuses Genki’s parent company, Human Things, of trademark infringement, unfair competition, and false advertising. Nintendo wants the company to stop using its trademarks and destroy all products related... The post Nintendo Sues Genki for Showing Off Switch 2 Befor…
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