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Pokémon Formally Submits to the Department of Homeland Security's Use of Ash Ketchum and Pokémon Series Theme Tune (infosec.pub)

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[–] I_Has_A_Hat@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Realistically, what did anyone expect them to do?

You want them to sue the US government? For a song that, while technically copyrighted, is so prolifically used that they'd be laughed out of court?

Nintendo had literally nothing to gain from fighting this. Even if they won, they'd still lose.

[–] Skullgrid@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

Realistically, what did anyone expect them to do?

You want them to sue the US government? For a song that, while technically copyrighted, is so prolifically used that they’d be laughed out of court?

a zillion musicians already have.

[–] njm1314@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

You act like most lawsuits in the country aren't against the US government. It's in no way unique or unusual thing.

[–] Deceptichum@quokk.au 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Nintendo had literally nothing to gain from fighting this.

Oh well, give them something to gain for it than. Such as pegging them to a fascist hate-filled regime and harming their family friendly PR.

[–] I_Has_A_Hat@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago

No one cares dude.