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Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nintendo files lawsuit against Genki over unauthorized Switch 2 mockup reveal
Nintendo files lawsuit against Genki for trademark infringement (Image via Nintendo and Genki) Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against Genki for showcasing a Nintendo Switch 2 replica at CES 2025. Genki is an innovative gaming accessory manufacturer boasting an extensive catalog of Switch accessories. According to the lawsuit, Genki has infringed upon Nintendo's Switch 2 trademarks by falsely advertising the product at a crucial juncture of the device's release roadmap. The incident occurred in January 2025 at CES, where Genki possessed an 'exact' 3D printed physical mockup of the Nintendo Switch 2 console. This was before the device's official reveal, and as such, attracted the attention of fans and media outlets. All of these were being done behind closed doors, which prompted a visit from Nintendo's legal team to Genki's CES booth. The meeting resulted in the complete shutdown of Genki's CES booth a day before the conclusion of the trade show. Nintendo sues Genki for trademark infringement by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo A month after Genki's CEO, Edward Tsai, allegedly revealed the highly confidential Nintendo Switch 2 design at CES, Nintendo of America has filed a lawsuit against them with the United States District Court for the Central District of California. The court filing accuses Genki of trademark infringement, false advertising, and unfair competition. The lawsuit is currently awaiting approval from the United States District Court judge. Here's an excerpt from the court filing: '33. At the CES event, Genki demoed and promoted unauthorized purported mockups and renderings of the Nintendo Switch 2 and its accessories. Further, Genki presented at least two unauthorized 3D-printed mockups of the Nintendo Switch 2 to reporters. Genki boasted its alleged early access to the unreleased console and allowed guests to hold and measure the mockups.' Nintendo doesn't take trademark infringements lightly. Following the court filing, Nintendo has requested the accessory manufacturer, Genki (also known as Human Things) to stop promoting or selling any accessories for the Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2. Genki responds to the lawsuit filed by Nintendo On May 4, 2025, the Genki team gave a public response to Nintendo's allegations and the lawsuit. They haven't officially denied the allegations and stated that they are working with legal counsel to respond thoughtfully. Here's what they said: 'You may have seen that Nintendo recently filed a lawsuit against us. We're taking it seriously and working with legal counsel to respond thoughtfully. What we can say is this: Genki has always been an independent company focused on building innovative gaming accessories for the community we love. We're proud of the work we've done, and we stand by the quality and originality of our products. While we can't comment in detail, we're continuing preparations to fulfill orders and showcase our newest products at PAX East this week.' As tensions rise, both sides of the party await an official hearing from the court. Genki's business will take a massive hit if they are barred from selling Nintendo Switch 2 accessories. Seeing the hype over this newly launched console, Genki was planning to capitalize on it, but the recent incidents took a turn for the worse from their perspective. Only time will tell how this lawsuit ends. Also read: BGMI developer Krafton accused of selling user data - BGMI ban probability, details of FIR filed, data breach specifics, and more
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
周邊產品商Genki「提前洩漏Switch 2」，任天堂不忍提告了
今年 1 月美國最大消費性電子展 CES 2025 上，知名第三方配件品牌 Genki，直接搶在任天堂前公開了 Switch 2 的外觀，後續 Genki 卻在活動結束前提早收拾離開，傳出遭到任天堂官方調查，Genki 則回應：「那只是模型，從沒看過真的產品」。而近日網友們發現，任天堂正式對 Genki 提起訴訟，Genki 表示：「會審慎的去回應」。 根據網友 Oatmeal Dome 的發現，任天堂起訴了 Genki，原因就是今年 1 月 CES 上的事件。任天堂提到 Genki 未經授權、並稱其為 Switch 2 的模型，放上渲染圖及其配件，還對現場至少 2 名記者展示了未經授權的 Switch 2 的 3D 列印模型，並允許現場的人體驗和測量這些模型。甚至連 Genki 執行長 Edward Tsai 也被指控，說自己擁有或摸過真正的 Switch 2，還提到了一些當時沒公開的設計和功能。 並且 Genki 的 CES 展位和官方網站上，有著 Switch 2 的渲染圖展示與影片，其中使用到了任天堂的已經註冊的商標設計。任天堂指控 Genki 在其業務行銷和未經授權的第三方配件方面使用了任天堂的商標和商業外觀，侵犯了任天堂的權利。其他方面也提到 Genki 沒有摸過真正的 Switch 2、Genki 的發言誤導大眾、非法或不正當的取得了 Switch 2 模型等。 對於任天堂的起訴，Genki 也在今日（4）證實，並且發聲明表示：「你們可能已經注意到，任天堂最近對我們提起的訴訟。 我們非常重視此事，並且正在和法律顧問合作，會審慎的去回應。」最後則是提到 Genki 始終是一間獨立公司，致力於為他們所熱愛的社群打造創新的遊戲配件，並未此感到自豪，堅信他們產品品質和原創性。雖然目前無法詳細回應此事，但他們正持續準備，預計在本週的 PAX East 上展示最新的產品。 A Note from the Genki TeamYou may have seen that Nintendo recently filed a lawsuit against us. We're taking it seriously and working with legal counsel to respond we can say is this: Genki has always been an independent company focused on building innovative… — GENKI (@GenkiThings) May 4, 2025 緊貼最新科技資訊、網購優惠，追隨 Yahoo Tech 各大社交平台！ 🎉📱 Tech Facebook： 🎉📱 Tech Instagram： 🎉📱 Tech WhatsApp 社群： 🎉📱 Tech WhatsApp 頻道： 🎉📱 Tech Telegram 頻道：
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
周邊產品商Genki「提前洩漏Switch 2」，任天堂不忍提告了
今年 1 月美國最大消費性電子展 CES 2025 上，知名第三方配件品牌 Genki，直接搶在任天堂前公開了 Switch 2 的外觀，後續 Genki 卻在活動結束前提早收拾離開，傳出遭到任天堂官方調查，Genki 則回應：「那只是模型，從沒看過真的產品」。而近日網友們發現，任天堂正式對 Genki 提起訴訟，Genki 表示：「會審慎的去回應」。 相關新聞：任天堂法務部出手？傳Genki因洩漏Switch2遭調查 回應：那只是模型 相關新聞：Switch2外觀在CES上曝光？配件品牌Genki公開「NS2」Joy-Con設備 根據網友 Oatmeal Dome 的發現，任天堂起訴了 Genki，原因就是今年 1 月 CES 上的事件。任天堂提到 Genki 未經授權、並稱其為 Switch 2 的模型，放上渲染圖及其配件，還對現場至少 2 名記者展示了未經授權的 Switch 2 的 3D 列印模型，並允許現場的人體驗和測量這些模型。甚至連 Genki 執行長 Edward Tsai 也被指控，說自己擁有或摸過真正的 Switch 2，還提到了一些當時沒公開的設計和功能。 並且 Genki 的 CES 展位和官方網站上，有著 Switch 2 的渲染圖展示與影片，其中使用到了任天堂的已經註冊的商標設計。任天堂指控 Genki 在其業務行銷和未經授權的第三方配件方面使用了任天堂的商標和商業外觀，侵犯了任天堂的權利。其他方面也提到 Genki 沒有摸過真正的 Switch 2、Genki 的發言誤導大眾、非法或不正當的取得了 Switch 2 模型等。 對於任天堂的起訴，Genki 也在今日（4）證實，並且發聲明表示：「你們可能已經注意到，任天堂最近對我們提起的訴訟。 我們非常重視此事，並且正在和法律顧問合作，會審慎的去回應。」最後則是提到 Genki 始終是一間獨立公司，致力於為他們所熱愛的社群打造創新的遊戲配件，並未此感到自豪，堅信他們產品品質和原創性。雖然目前無法詳細回應此事，但他們正持續準備，預計在本週的 PAX East 上展示最新的產品。 A Note from the Genki TeamYou may have seen that Nintendo recently filed a lawsuit against us. We're taking it seriously and working with legal counsel to respond we can say is this: Genki has always been an independent company focused on building innovative… — GENKI (@GenkiThings) May 4, 2025
