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, 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...
