Genki Issues Statement Following Nintendo Switch 2 Lawsuit

Summary

Genki faces legal action from Nintendo for alleged Switch 2 trademark infringement at CES 2025.
Nintendo's legal pursuits extend beyond Genki, targeting hackers and streamers.
Nintendo demands Genki cease promotion, sales, and ads of Switch and Switch 2 accessories.

Genki has issued a public response following news coming to light that Nintendo was suing the accessory and peripherals manufacturer for allegedly infringing upon its Switch 2 trademarks. The move on Nintendo's part was one that many Nintendo Switch 2 fans weren't surprised by, with the alleged infringement beginning back in January 2025 at CES.

The trouble with Genki began when the accessory maker claimed it had an "exact replica" of the Switch 2 prior to its official teaser reveal by Nintendo. While it's not unheard of for manufacturers to gain access to prototypes or measurements in advance to manufacture products before a console's launch, Nintendo says that it provided no such thing, and Genki got into trouble when it reportedly showed off the replica system behind closed doors at CES 2025. Nintendo's legal team swiftly made an appearance at Genki's booth, ultimately leading to the manufacturer shutting down its activities a day before the show closed.

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Now, following Nintendo of America filing a lawsuit against Genki with the United States District Court in California, Genki has issued a public response. On Twitter, Genki acknowledged the news of the lawsuit, and said that "we're taking it seriously and working with legal counsel to respond thoughtfully." Genki went on to say that as an independent company, it's focused on building innovative gaming accessories, and the company remains proud of the work its done. It also noted that it can't comment in detail, and is actively prepping for PAX East.

Nintendo Legal Pursuits Continue

While Genki likely has its hands full with its business and legal defense, Nintendo hasn't limited its legal pursuits to a single company, nor its upcoming console. Aside from the notorious Palworld lawsuit, the company has also been tracking down hacker groups that allow users to modify their Nintendo Switch consoles. In Japan, a man was sent to prison for a multi-year sentence after selling illegally modified Switch consoles. Additionally, Nintendo sued a streamer who allegedly played and streamed Switch games before they were officially released to the public.

What will happen with Genki remains to be seen at this time. Nintendo reportedly wants Genki to stop the promotion, sales, and advertisements for both its Switch and Switch 2 accessories, which would likely hurt the company's overall business. Genki produces accessories for far more systems than Nintendo, but with the Nintendo Switch 2 on the verge of release, it would be a big deal for the company if it weren't able to capitalize upon that. One thing that has become clear over the years, though, is that Nintendo doesn't take infringement of its property lightly.

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