Gamevice, Inc. v. Nintendo Co., Ltd.
Summary
Gamevice sues Nintendo for allegedly infringing its patent on mobile gaming controller technology.
Summary generated by AI from public docket data. Verify against the original filing before relying on it.
Coverage vs reality meter
Coverage events: 2P · 3D · 0N (6 articles)
Latest ruling: defendant (2026-03-23)
Press coverage leans defendant-favorable; no court ruling has been classified yet.
Coverage breakdown — the articles behind the meter
2 plaintiff-favorable · 4 defendant-favorable · 0 neutral articles
The meter counts distinct coverage events, not articles: 2 plaintiff · 3 defendant · 0 neutral events — a burst of same-stance coverage counts once, however many outlets ran it.
- Gamevice Considers SCOTUS Cert Petition Over Alleged Procedural Improprieties in Nintendo Switch Patent CaseIPWatchdog.com · 2026-04-23
- Federal Circuit Refuses to Switch District Court’s Finding for NintendoJD Supra · 2026-01-22
- Full Fed. Circ. Won't Save Patent Suit Over Nintendo SwitchLaw360 · 2026-03-23
- Nintendo wins ruling against Gamevice over Switch Joy-Con patents (UPDATE)GoNintendo · 2026-01-16
- PATENT—Fed. Cir.: Nintendo Switch products did not infringe accessory device patents (Jan 16, 2026)VitalLaw.com · 2026-01-16
- Fed. Circuit Judge Offers Nintendo Deal to Keep Patent Win (2)Bloomberg Law News · 2025-09-04
Coverage sentiment vs. docket activity over time
Counsel of record
- Direct: 202-408-4000Erik R. Puknys, -
- Direct: 202-408-4158Smith Brittingham, IV
- Direct: 202-408-4412James R. Barney, -
- Independent counselDan L. Bagatell, Theresa H. Nguyen, Attorney
- Direct: 206-359-3516Grant Edward Kinsel, Esq., Attorney
- Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- Docket no.
- 24-1467
- Nature of suit
- Patent
- Filed
- 2024-02-13
- Last filing
- 2026-03-23
Entities in this case
Parties
GAMEVICE, INC. (plaintiff) NINTENDO OF AMERICA, INC. (defendant) NINTENDO CO., LTD. (defendant)
Docket entries
- #522026-03-23
ORDER filed denying [48] petition for panel rehearing; rehearing en banc. By: Per Curiam. Service as of this date by the Clerk of Court. [1154654] [MVH] [Entered: 03/23/2026 11:27 AM]
- #512026-02-25
CLERK'S OFFICE QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE: Gamevice, Inc. provided more than the required number of paper copies of its combined petition for rehearing [50]. Fed. Cir. R. 25(c)(3)(C), requires that the party provide only 13 copies. CORRECTION: Please refrain from providing more than the required number of copies in the future. THIS MESSAGE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. [1149376] [MJL] [Entered: 02/25/2026 09:14 AM]
- #502026-02-20
18 paper copies of Doc. No. [48] received from Appellant Gamevice, Inc. [1149094] [CDL] [Entered: 02/24/2026 11:07 AM]
- #492026-02-19
ORDER filed granting motion leave to appear as counsel [47] filed by Appellant Gamevice, Inc. (Per Curiam). Service as of this date by the Clerk of Court. [1148146] [MVH] [Entered: 02/19/2026 02:44 PM]
- #482026-02-17
Petition for panel rehearing, for en banc rehearing filed by Appellant Gamevice, Inc.. Service: 02/17/2026 by email. [1147771] [24-1467] [Erik Puknys] [Entered: 02/17/2026 05:47 PM]
- #472026-02-17
MOTION of Appellant Gamevice, Inc. for leave to file entry of appearance for Elisabeth S. Theodore; Burden Walker; Hyland Hunt; Ruthanne Deutsch. Service: 02/17/2026 by email. [1147665] [24-1467] [Elisabeth Theodore] [Entered: 02/17/2026 02:23 PM]
- #462026-02-17
NOTICE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: The submissions of Appellant Gamevice, Inc., Entry of Appearance Forms [45], [44], are not in compliance with the rules of this court (see attached). Compliant document due on 02/24/2026. Service as of this date by the Clerk of Court. [1147639] [MVH] [Entered: 02/17/2026 01:23 PM]
- #452026-02-13
Entry of Appearance for Hyland Hunt; Ruthanne Deutsch as counsel for Appellant Gamevice, Inc.. Service: 02/13/2026 by email. [1147458] [24-1467]. This document is non-compliant. See Doc. No. [46] [Hyland Hunt] [Entered: 02/13/2026 05:59 PM]
- #442026-02-13
Entry of Appearance for Elisabeth S. Theodore; Burden Walker as counsel for Appellant Gamevice, Inc.. Service: 02/13/2026 by email. [1147336] [24-1467]. This document is non-compliant. See Doc. No. [46] [Elisabeth Theodore] [Entered: 02/13/2026 03:04 PM]
- #432026-01-16
JUDGMENT. AFFIRMED AND REMANDED. Terminated on the merits after oral argument. COSTS: No Costs. Mandate to issue in due course. For information regarding costs, petitions for rehearing, and petitions for writs of certiorari click here. Service as of this date by the Clerk of Court. [1141077] [MVH] [Entered: 01/16/2026 10:29 AM]
- #422026-01-16
No description on file
- #402025-08-04
Response to notice of oral argument from Appellees Nintendo Co., Ltd. and Nintendo of America, Inc.. Service: 08/04/2025 by email. [1106005] [24-1467] [Dan Bagatell] [Entered: 08/04/2025 08:35 AM]
- #392025-08-01
Response to notice of oral argument from Appellant Gamevice, Inc.. Service: 08/01/2025 by email. [1105978] [24-1467] [Erik Puknys] [Entered: 08/01/2025 06:03 PM]
- #382025-07-21
NOTICE OF ORAL ARGUMENT. Panel: 2509F. Case scheduled September 4, 2025. Response to Notice of Oral Argument due: 08/04/2025. Please review the attached Notice. The response to notice of oral argument form can be found here. The Oral Argument Guide can be found here. Service as of this date by the Clerk of Court. [1103410] [MJL] [Entered: 07/21/2025 01:09 PM]
- #372025-06-10
Citation of Supplemental Authority pursuant to Fed. R. App. P. 28(j) for Appellees Nintendo Co., Ltd. and Nintendo of America, Inc.. Service: 06/10/2025 by email. [1095171] [24-1467] [Dan Bagatell] [Entered: 06/10/2025 09:18 AM]
- #362025-05-09
The following conflict date submitted by Dan L. Bagatell for Nintendo Co., Ltd. and Nintendo of America, Inc. has been accepted by the court: 07/14/2025. [1088458] [MJL] [Entered: 05/09/2025 12:01 PM]
- #352025-05-09
Notice from Appellees Nintendo Co., Ltd. and Nintendo of America, Inc. regarding conflicts with oral argument. Service: 05/09/2025 by email. [1088365] [24-1467] [Dan Bagatell] [Entered: 05/09/2025 09:08 AM]
- #342024-11-20
Notice from Appellant Gamevice, Inc. regarding conflicts with oral argument. Service: 11/20/2024 by email. [1048585] [24-1467] [Erik Puknys] [Entered: 11/20/2024 02:39 PM]
- #332024-11-20
Notice from Appellees Nintendo Co., Ltd. and Nintendo of America, Inc. regarding conflicts with oral argument. Service: 11/20/2024 by email. [1048543] [24-1467] [Dan Bagatell] [Entered: 11/20/2024 01:52 PM]
- #322024-11-14
Notice to Advise of Scheduling Conflicts. Arguing counsel must advise of, and show good cause for, any scheduling conflicts during the upcoming court session months listed in the attached notice. The Response to Notice to Advise of Scheduling Conflicts can be found here. The Oral Argument Guide can be found here. [1047132] [JSP] [Entered: 11/14/2024 03:40 PM]
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