Nintendo claims the Nyko Kama Wireless Nunchuk accessory infringes on their intellectual property rights, wants product pulled and cash.
Nintendo believes the Nyko Kama Wireless Nunchuk "wholly appropriates the novel shape, design, overall appearance and even the color and materials used in the Nintendo Nunchuk controller."
Nyko creates a variety of Wii accessories and seems stunned and confused by the suit. "We have not knowingly violated anyone's intellectual property and we're still examining this," said Nyko spokesman CC Swiney on Thursday. The Kama Nunchuk generally costs 50% more than the genuine Nintendo Nunchuk.
Nintendo filed suit in federal court in Seattle June 10. This is the first time Nintendo has sued over an accessory for their well-liked Wii system. Nintendo is seeking a court injunction to stop the sale of the wireless controller and a cash settlement in an unspecified amount.
"While Nintendo supports the creations of innovation games and products used with our game systems, we cannot allow third parties to infringe our intellectual property rights," said Denise Kaigler, Vice President of Nintendo of America. No word yet if Nintendo plans to sue other companies that produce wireless nunchuk accessories.
