The Pokémon Company secures a $15 million victory in a copyright lawsuit against a Chinese imitation of Pokémon

The Pokémon Company has successfully secured a $15 million victory in a legal battle over copyright and intellectual property rights against several Chinese enterprises involved with the game Pocket Monster Reissue.

According to GamesBiz and the translated report provided by Automaton, the Shenzhen Intermediate People’s Court ruled that the RPG game, also recognized as Koudaiyaoguai Fuke, had unlawfully used characters such as Ash Ketchum and Pikachu, infringing on The Pokémon Company's rights.

One company among the six sued has been instructed to compensate over $15 million. Several of these entities, ordered to share the responsibility, are contesting the ruling through appeals.

Reports from The South China Morning Post suggest that Pocket Monster Reissue has been generating approximately $42 million annually. Initially, The Pokémon Company sought $72 million in damages, along with a public apology for the violations.

In its statement, The Pokémon Company emphasized its commitment to defending its intellectual property, ensuring that its global audience can continue to enjoy Pokémon-related content.