Nintendo Wins Indian Trademark Case Against Real Estate Firm
Nintendo filed a trademark infringement lawsuit in February 2026 against Nintendo India Private Limited, a real estate company founded in 2022 with no gaming business. The Delhi High Court ruled in favor of Nintendo, ordering the firm to stop using the name. The company accepted the ruling and said it never used the name commercially.
Nintendo filed an infringement lawsuit against Nintendo India Private Limited in February 2026. The company, established in 2022, operates in real estate and has no gaming-related business. Nintendo has not officially sold home consoles or handheld devices in India since the Wii launch in 2011.
During the proceedings, Nintendo submitted evidence demonstrating the global recognition of the Nintendo name. The Delhi High Court ruled that the company had infringed Nintendo's trademark rights and ordered it to immediately cease using the name. The company accepted the court's decision and stated that it had never used the name for commercial purposes.