Drama: Cygames Allegedly Filed for Similar Patents After Konami's Expired? IP War 2.0 Incoming!

Recently, players discovered that Cygames allegedly filed for a patent (Patent No. 7146039) immediately after a controversial gameplay patent held by Konami expired. This maneuver immediately triggered comparisons to the infamous 'White Cat Project' lawsuit, with many wondering if a 'Patent War 2.0' is about to begin.

The community reaction was swift. Players noted that the application was filed in August 2021 and published in 2022, leading to speculation: was Cygames trying to gain leverage in negotiations by 'snatching' the patent status? Some users described the situation as a 'copyright brat' (a smaller or perceived underdog company) taunting a 'copyright boomer' (an industry veteran notorious for patent trolling), turning what was once seen as a one-sided bullying situation into a much more complex and dramatic corporate showdown.