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Metro
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Switch 2 replica leaker learns why you shouldn't upset Nintendo lawyers
Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against an accessory manufacturer that showed off a Switch 2 replica before the console was revealed. While we know almost all the details about the Nintendo Switch 2 following last month's info blowout, many of the console's basic features were leaked months in advance. These leaks outed the Switch 2's mouse functionality, magnetic Joy-Cons, and colour scheme, while accessory manufacturer Genki exhibited a 3D printed replica of the console in January at CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas. Nintendo's lawyers reportedly approached the company at the trade show and now, four months later, Genki is facing official legal action. The lawsuit, filed on May 2 in California, accuses Genki of trademark infringement, unfair competition, and false advertising. Nintendo claims Genki advertised that it had 'gained unauthorised access' to the Switch 2 console prior to its public reveal, which it could use to manufacturer and sell Switch 2 accessories to consumers. Nintendo argues that in order to advertise compatible Switch 2 accessories, Genki would have needed 'access to a Nintendo Switch 2 console or to proprietary technical specifications, neither of which Nintendo provided and/or authorised to be provided'. The lawsuit also claims Genki used 'Nintendo Switch marks in connection with the marketing and promotion of its unauthorised Nintendo Switch 2 accessories, misleading consumers into believing that it offers functional, authentic, and authorised Nintendo Switch 2 products'. Genki has since released a statement on X acknowledging the lawsuit, stating it was taking the accusations 'seriously'. 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 'You may have seen that Nintendo recently filed a lawsuit against us,' Genki posted on X. '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 producers at PAX East this week. We're grateful for the overwhelming support we're received so far. We'll share more when we can, but for now, we're staying focused on doing what we do best: building gear for gamers.' Considering Nintendo is famously stringent with legal action, it's hard to understand why Genki decided to show off a replica at CES in the first place – especially as this always seemed like the inevitable outcome. More Trending Whatever happens from now on their relationship with Nintendo is tarnished and yet they've gained nothing from the escapade, except a powerful enemy. According to the lawsuit, Nintendo is seeking the destruction of all Genki products and marketing materials using Nintendo Switch trademarks or similar, and compensation for 'all damages it has sustained as a result of defendant's infringement, unfair competition, and false advertising, and that said damages be trebled'. It's also unclear where Genki's information came from, if not from Nintendo themselves. They claim it was just from other public rumours and leaks but the mock-up was so accurate it all seems a bit suspicious. If all this litigation has got you in the mood for official Switch 2 accessories, pre-orders are available on the My Nintendo Store. Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter, and sign-up to our newsletter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. MORE: Half-Life 3 could finally be released after 18 year wait says insider MORE: Call Of Duty 2025 will lock game modes behind battle pass claims insider MORE: How to get Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga for free – but you have to be quick
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
