Genki will pay Nintendo damages over 3D-printed Switch 2

Nintendo has settled a lawsuit against accessory maker Genki over a 3D-printed Switch 2 mockup showcased at CES before the console's official launch. Genki's parent company, Human Things, will pay Nintendo an undisclosed amount in damages and has agreed to stop using names that are "confusingly similar" to Nintendo's intellectual property. The dispute began in January when Genki displayed an accurate 3D-printed Switch 2 mockup, including the console's logo, before the official announcement. Genki also promoted a range of Switch 2 accessories prior to the console's launch. Nintendo later filed a complaint alleging trademark infringement, unfair competition, and false advertising. While the financial terms of the settlement are not disclosed, Genki has acknowledged that it did not obtain access to the Switch 2 before the console's launch announcement. The origins of the 3D-printed dummy unit remain unclear. Under the settlement, Genki is still permitted to reference Nintendo branding in a "nominative fair use manner" when making verified compatibility claims or clarifying its affiliation with Nintendo products as a third-party accessory producer.