Overview

• Genki’s parent Human Things will pay Nintendo an undisclosed sum under a confidential settlement filed in U.S. District Court.
• The permanent injunction bars use of Nintendo logos and names such as Switch, Switch 2, and Joy-Con, and requires clear disclosure that Genki’s accessories are unlicensed.
• The order prohibits terms including Glitch, Glitch 2, Genki Direct, and Genki Indirect, and restricts packaging that mimics Nintendo color schemes like red and white or red and blue.
• Genki may reference Nintendo only in a narrow nominative fair use manner for accurate, verifiable compatibility claims or to clarify its third‑party status.
• The case arose after Genki showed accurate 3D‑printed Switch 2 mockups and promotional materials at CES 2025, leading to claims of trademark infringement, unfair competition, and false advertising that are now resolved without trial.