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The Pokémon name is a trademark, and Nintendo says so directly in its legal notices. That does not mean every individual Pokémon game title is separately trademarked. The protection that can be verified is specific to an exact mark, an owner, a list of goods, a country, and a current register status. The one game-title record I can point to in U.S. material is a 2023 publication for opposition of POKÉMON LEGENDS ARCEUS, which is a procedural step and not proof of a finished registration.
The short answer, layer by layer
| Layer | What is established | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise name (Pokémon and Pokémon character names) | Nintendo states these are its trademarks | Nintendo’s German legal information page (undated in the material reviewed) |
| POKEMON word mark, U.S. registration 2297050 | Active and renewed; owner Nintendo of America Inc.; covers computer game software, electronic game programs, video game cartridges, and video game software | USPTO TSDR-generated record, generated October 14, 2025 |
| POKÉMON LEGENDS ARCEUS (standard characters) | Published for opposition; lists handheld units for playing video games among the goods | USPTO Trademark Official Gazette, February 7, 2023 |
| Other individual game titles, or any non-U.S. register | Not established by the sources reviewed | Not stated |
The franchise mark: POKEMON
Nintendo’s German legal information page lists copyright acknowledgments for many Pokémon games, including Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon Dash, and states that Nintendo DS, Pokémon and Pokémon character names are trademarks of Nintendo. The page is a general statement of Nintendo’s position. It does not list which game titles are registered as trademarks, and the copyright lines it contains concern copyright rather than trademark.
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Pokémon Pokopia - Nintendo Switch 2 | $69.00 | Buy on Amazon |
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Pokémon Legends: Arceus - US Version | $54.25 | Buy on Amazon |
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![Pokémon FireRed Version Standard - Nintendo Switch [Digital Code]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413QNFueWML._SL160_.jpg)
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Pokémon FireRed Version Standard - Nintendo Switch [Digital Code] | $19.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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Pokemon Shining Pearl - Nintendo Switch Shining Pearl Edition | $52.49 | Buy on Amazon |
A stronger record is the U.S. registration for the POKEMON word mark, registration number 2297050, owned by Nintendo of America Inc. The USPTO record describes the registration as active and renewed and lists computer game software, electronic game programs, video game cartridges, and video game software. This covers the name as a mark for those goods in the United States. It does not say that a particular subtitle, such as a numbered or subtitled game, has its own registration.
A title-level example: POKÉMON LEGENDS ARCEUS
The USPTO Trademark Official Gazette published POKÉMON LEGENDS ARCEUS for opposition on February 7, 2023. The listing is for standard characters and includes handheld units for playing video games. Publication for opposition is the stage at which a pending application is made public so third parties can object. It is not the same as a registration, and the source does not show whether the application later registered or was abandoned. Treat it as evidence that the title went through a U.S. application, with its current status still to be checked.
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- Shape the world and build a cozy new life with Pokémon as a Ditto transformed to look like a human.
- Use other Pokémon’s moves, like Bulbasaur’s Leafage, to revitalize and navigate the world around you.
- Meet and befriend more Pokémon as you help nature flourish.
- Gather materials to create items and furniture, till the fields to grow delicious crops, build homes for the Pokémon you meet, and more—there’s so much to do!
- Experience a world with varied weather, real-time days and nights, and other surprises.
Why a franchise notice does not answer title questions
- Exact wording matters. A mark protects a specific form of a name. Accents, spacing, and subtitles can change what is being claimed.
- Owner matters. The U.S. POKEMON record names Nintendo of America Inc. Another company may hold a related or unrelated mark, so ownership should be read from each record.
- Goods matter. A registration for video game software says nothing about clothing, toys, or stationery unless those goods are listed.
- Country matters. A U.S. record does not establish the position in Japan, the European Union, or any other territory.
- Time matters. Applications are published, registered, opposed, abandoned, renewed, or cancelled. A record from 2023 or 2025 is a snapshot.
How to check a specific game title
- Write the exact title as it appears on the product, including the accent in “Pokémon” and any subtitle. Searching “Pokemon” alone can miss or blur the filing you need.
- Search the USPTO’s public trademark search system for the exact wording, then check the Trademark Official Gazette if you find a publication record.
- For each hit, record the mark wording, owner, goods or services, serial or registration number, filing or publication date, and live status.
- Read the status field rather than assuming. A published application and an active registration are different results.
- If the title will be used in another country, run the same search in that country’s official register. The sources reviewed do not cover foreign registers.
What this means if you plan to use a Pokémon title
If you are naming a business, selling merchandise, or writing a product listing that uses a Pokémon game title, the check above is the starting point, not the finish line. A clear record for the franchise name does not settle whether a particular title or wording is safe to use in a particular market. For a decision with money behind it, a qualified trademark lawyer in the relevant country should review the exact mark and goods.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Limits of the evidence
The records above are a narrow set: one general legal notice, one U.S. registration record generated in October 2025, and one U.S. publication from February 2023. Nothing reviewed here lists every Pokémon game title, and nothing establishes the status of each title in each country. Anyone who needs a complete picture should query each exact title in the official register for the market in question.
Quick Recap
Rank #4
- Revisit the Sinnoh region from the original Pokémon Pearl Version game and set off to try and become the Champion of the Pokémon League
- The Pokémon Shining Pearl game brings new life to this remade classic with added features
- Explore the Grand Underground to dig up items and Pokémon Fossils, build a Secret Base, and more.
- Test your style and rhythm in a Super Contest Show
- A reimagined adventure, now for the Nintendo Switch system
Rank #3
- Set off on a grand adventure to become the Pokémon League Champion—now on Nintendo Switch!
- Celebrate 30 years of Pokémon with this Nintendo Switch version* of the Pokémon FireRed Version game originally released on the Game Boy Advance system!
- Additional games and systems required for multiplayer mode. Sold separately. 2004 Pokémon. 1995-2004 Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc. Pokémon and Nintendo Switch are trademarks of Nintendo.
Rank #2
- Action meets RPG in this new take on the Pokémon series
- Study Pokémon behaviors, sneak up on them, and toss a well-aimed Poké Ball to catch them
- Unleash moves in the speedy agile style or the powerful strong style in battles
- Travel to the Hisui region—the Sinnoh of old—and build the region’s first Pokédex
- Learn about the Mythical Pokémon Arceus, the key to this mysterious tale
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