It’s a sad day for the Nintendo as Secure Axcess, a company that is “dedicated to monetization and management of Internet security patents,” is suing Nintendo of America over patent infringement concerning the Wii U. This patent was filed in 2000 and published in 2003 as a “multiscreen personal computer display and apparatus” which essentially just means a computer with multiple displays. The Wii U GamePad supposedly infringes on said patent. Secure Axcess is also suing retailers such as GameStop, Target, Best Buy, and other major retailers for selling the console “without license or authorization.”
This entire situation seems sketchy seeing as how the Wii U is a system that was released nearly 2 years ago, and the lawsuit is just now happening. This isn’t the first time Nintendo has had legal trouble either. In 2013 Nintendo was sued for patent infringement regarding the use of 3D technology in the 3DS. Nintendo lost the former lawsuit and now has to pay 1.82 percent of the wholesale for every 3DS sold. Various other lawsuits have occurred with Nintendo in the past such as legal patents with the Wii fit balance board.
What’s your opinion of the situation? Is Nintendo truly guilty of all of these patent infringements, or are they simply being a victim of bullying? Let us know in the comments!