Justice is served, 10 years later.
The Pokémon Company has settled its lawsuit against the developers behind Pocket Monster: Remake (an unlicensed mobile game) which launched in 2015 and made over $40 million by 2016. In response, The Pokémon Company sued in 2022, targeting six companies involved and demanding $72 million in damages plus a public apology. In September 2024, a Chinese court ruled in favor of The Pokémon Company, awarding them $15 million.
The developers appealed, leading to a settlement in December 2024. As part of the agreement, they issued a public apology admitting copyright infringement and unfair competition. They also acknowledged that the game caused financial losses and harmed Pokémon’s reputation. The final settlement amount wasn’t disclosed, so it’s unclear if further payments were involved.
This case reinforces The Pokémon Company’s strict stance on copyright. The company has a history of shutting down unauthorized games, including fan projects and mobile clones. The outcome serves as a warning to other developers looking to profit from Pokémon content without permission. Fans wanting to play classic Pokémon titles will have to stick to official releases.
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