Not sated with having already lost to Nintendo multiple times in the past, Gamevice is back at it again. This time, they've filed a yet another new patent infringement complaint against Nintendo, alleging that Gamevice's patent on attachable game controllers was infringed on by the Nintendo Switch and its Joy-Cons. Not only that, but the company has also appealed the case they lost earlier this month, when the United States Patent and Appeal Board threw out their case, deciding that a company can't patent controller devices that clip on to tablet-like hardware. According to the US International Trade Commission, the complaint was filed under the Tariff Act of 1930, which would prohibit the sale of imported products that infringe upon a pre-existing American patent, meaning if Gamevice is somehow successful in their goal, the Japanese-created Nintendo Switch wouldn't be able to be sold in America. From here, it's up to the USITC to decide if the case is worth investigating, where we might see another months-long court battle kick off once more.

Letter to Lisa R. Barton, Secretary, USITC; requesting that the Commission conduct an investigation under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, regarding Certain Portable Gaming Console Systems with Attachable Handheld Controllers and Components Thereof II. The Proposed Respondents are Nintendo Co., Ltd., Japan; and Nintendo of America, Inc., Redmond, WA.

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[GbaNober]

we need more popcorn

 

[Deleted User]

My best guess is they decided that while the chance of winning is low the payoff would be amazing. If they manage to ban Switches from being imported to the US then Nintendo will be forced to pay them good money in royalties.

 

[NoNAND]

The one at gamevice who's behind this seriously needs to be shot.

 

[JavaScribe]

Nintendo should sue Microsoft for using letters

yeah, let's copyright strike the alphabet

 

[gnmmarechal]

Seriously? Again? Lmfao

 

[Ginko_Games]

I think Nintendo should take them to court for using the same letter buttons as the snes controller

I mean so does Xbox

 

[DANTENDO]

I mean so does Xbox

But Microsoft ain't suing nintendo

 

[chrisrlink]

W H Y ?

they need a dose of their own lawsuit medicine reason why i buy second hand nintendo consoles and pirate their content so i don't contribute to them

 

[DANTENDO]

they need a dose of their own lawsuit medicine reason why i buy second hand nintendo consoles and pirate their content so i don't contribute to them

Bullshit reason lol just admit you do it because you can and its free

 

[chrisrlink]

Bullshit reason lol just admit you do it because you can and its free

actually no that is truly my reasoning

 

[DANTENDO]

actually no that is truly my reasoning

OK tel me one case wher nintendo has bullied someone unfairly over a patent then i may believe you

 

[Deleted User]

OK tel me one case wher nintendo has bullied someone unfairly over a patent then i may believe you

Just someone buttmad that pirate sites get shutdown and thinks that everything should be free.

 

[chrisrlink]

no it isn't piracy i'm mad about it's the fan game take downs i don't buy the "but their protecting their IP BS Sega is a prime example fan games can exist without fear of take downs (I mean if fangames were being sold for profit is different)

 

[Andy2001]

Kill them with fire!

 

[DANTENDO]

no it isn't piracy i'm mad about it's the fan game take downs i don't buy the "but their protecting their IP BS Sega is a prime example fan games can exist without fear of take downs

not a good enough reason mate they hav a right to take down any fan made games its as simple as tht as could ruin its reputation - thers no need for someone to make a fan game anyway as if can do tht kind of thing then they should show ther skills within the industry and probably get a job with someone and earn big cash

 

[chrisrlink]

not a good enough reason mate they hav a right to take down any fan made games its as simple as tht as could ruin its reputation - thers no need for someone to make a fan game anyway as if can do tht kind of thing then they should show ther skills within the industry and probably get a job with someone and earn big cash

I'll tell ya the real reason their scared mainly cause well their scared of bein shown up by a freaking 14 yr old who can make a pokemon game 10x more enjoyable than what the pros make they've been slacking in that department never even consider fans feelings (dexit is a good example) amd when they do add them they charge you for it with the cash grab dlc it's not only pokemon paid dlc is a way to charge you twice to add features people been wanting day 1 some of it been even done that way on purpose and then those pay to win games the entire game indsutry needs a reboot of new workers with fresh ideas as well as better working conditions

 

[Deleted User]

Maybe try using a sentence sometime.

 

[AkikoKumagara]

I'll tell ya the real reason their scared mainly cause well their scared of bein shown up by a freaking 14 yr old who can make a pokemon game 10x more enjoyable than what the pros make they've been slacking in that department never even consider fans feelings (dexit is a good example) amd when they do add them they charge you for it with the cash grab dlc it's not only pokemon paid dlc is a way to charge you twice to add features people been wanting day 1 some of it been even done that way on purpose and then those pay to win games the entire game indsutry needs a reboot of new workers with fresh ideas as well as better working conditions

Dexit is stupid lmao.

 

[2Hack]

Literally zero people need or want their stupid grip. can they just give up already?

 

[nero99]

Never give up, Gamevice.
If they succeed, they would have done god's work and teach the fucking douches that are Nintendo some healthy dose of their stupid sue medicine.

I just want Nintendo to get a good slap on the fucking face after the shit treatment they give to fans overall, fangames and romsites :^}

so you're upset because they took away your piracy sites and take down content that infringes on their copy written IP?. you poor child. I hope you get good slap in your fucking face for being this stupid.

 

[Sundree]

"how many times do we gotta teach you this lesson, old man??"