COLOPL will pay 3.3 billion yen in a trial seeking damages from COLOPL, which developed the game, for infringement of patent rights by major game maker Nintendo over the popular game "White Cat Project" for smartphones. Reconciled with.
Nintendo has dealt with COLOPL, which developed the game four years ago in 2017, saying that the elemental technology for operating the touch panel infringes its patent rights over the game "White Cat Project" for smartphones. , Filed a lawsuit in the Tokyo District Court seeking an injunction against distribution and compensation for damages.
The "White Cat Project" is a role-playing game whose app distribution began seven years ago, and is gaining popularity as many people download it.
Initially, Nintendo was seeking damages of 4.4 billion yen, but after that it increased to 9.6 billion yen.
According to the announcement, the two companies agreed on the 4th that COLOPL will pay Nintendo 3.3 billion yen including the future license fee, and Nintendo will withdraw the proceedings.
COLOPL commented, "We have decided that it is best to seek an early settlement through a settlement," and said that the game will continue to be distributed in the future.