Is it illegal to make a free Pokemon game?

It’s illegal without their written permission.

Are Pokemon copyrighted?

The Pokémon name, the names of individual Pokémon characters, and their respective images are all probably protected by trademark laws. You avoid using the exact phrase “Pokémon” or specific character names in any television, print, radio, or online advertisements or contests (unless you have permission, of course).

Is Pokemon fan art legal?

Fan art is always a copyrighti infringement. Getting permission, means you have been licensed by The Pokemon Co. and are no longer a “fan”. There is an edge case where you are creating parodies of the characters.

Is it legal to sell Pokemon?

It’s not exactly good to sell this stuff since most of it is generated on a hacked console, and even getting it all legitamately before selling is against the terms of service (atleast for Pokémon HOME). It may be illegal in some countries but afak it’s not illegal in the US or against ebays rules.

Is Pokemon Planet illegal?

Any use of Pokemon Planet other than for private, non-commercial use is prohibited. You acknowledge you will not use Pokemon Planet for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these terms.

Are Pokémon fusions copyrighted?

Nintendo, Creatures Inc, and Game Freak, have registered brand new trademarks for Pokemon Wonder and Fusion Arts in Japan.

Is Mew copyrighted?

On March 31, 1994, Mew became the first Pokémon to be granted a trademark. This is notable for coming before the even name “Pocket Monsters” was trademarked (December 26, 1997).

Is Pokeball copyrighted?

There are exceptions to the copyright law that can be used a defense in a copyright infringement case such as fair use. Generally use for educational purposes is also covered. Your use is not educational purposes. Here, though, your use is not the actual pokeball, which is copyrighted.

Are fan made Pokemon games illegal?

So no, without consent, making a fan game is not, generally speaking, legal. There is something that creators can do if they want to make a fan game however, and avoid receiving a nasty cease and desist in their inbox.

Who owns Pokemon IP?

As a whole, Nintendo owns a percentage of the Pokemon brand. The “Pokémon Company” is the official owner and operator of the Pokémon brand and license. It consists of three organizations: Nintendo, Creatures, and Game Freak. Each of them is responsible for a different part of The Pokémon Company.