Sega files lawsuit against Bank of Innovation over Memento Mori patent claims

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Sega Corporation has sued Japanese developer Bank of Innovation, claiming patent infringements related to its idle RPG, Memento Mori. The lawsuit was filed in the Tokyo District Court, seeking ¥1 billion in damages and an injunction against the game. Bank of Innovation disputes the allegations, stating it does not infringe on Sega's patents and plans to defend itself. The companies had previously discussed the issue but failed to reach an agreement. This lawsuit follows a similar case where Nintendo and The Pokémon Company sued Pocketpair over alleged patent violations. Both cases highlight ongoing tensions in the gaming industry regarding intellectual property rights.


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