Sega files patent lawsuit against mobile RPG developer Bank of Innovation seeking damages and injunction

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Sega is involved in a patent dispute with mobile RPG developer Bank of Innovation, claiming that two of its games infringe on five of Sega's patents. Sega is seeking an injunction and 1 billion yen (about $6.5 million) in damages. Legal experts suggest this case may be resolved relatively quickly, unlike Nintendo's ongoing dispute with Palworld, which could take years. The lawsuit follows failed negotiations for a patent license between Sega and Bank of Innovation. Experts believe the lawsuit aims for a licensing agreement rather than to eliminate competition. A resolution in Japan could take around 18 months, which is faster than similar cases in the U.S.


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