Overview
- Both companies confirmed a settlement that ends the case, with Konami withdrawing its claim in Tokyo District Court.
- Umamusume: Pretty Derby will continue operations without changes, according to the companies’ statements.
- The settlement terms were not disclosed, and CyberAgent said the impact on its business performance is minor.
- Konami’s March 2023 lawsuit sought roughly ¥4 billion in damages and a suspension of the game’s distribution.
- Cygames maintained it did not infringe any patents and pursued invalidation trials covering 18 patents during the dispute.