Pokemon Company Addresses Unauthorized Use of IP in Political Post

Event Details

A social media post recently displayed the "Make America Great Again" political slogan, incorporating imagery and font directly associated with the game "Pokemon Pokopia."

Company's Immediate Response

The Pokemon Company has released a statement addressing the unauthorized use of its intellectual property. Company spokeswoman, Sravanthi Dev, confirmed that no permission was granted for the use of the Pokemon IP.

The Official Statement

The Pokemon Company's statement clarifies its position on the matter:

"We are aware of recent social content that includes imagery associated with our brand. We were not involved in its creation or distribution, and no permission was granted for the use of our intellectual property. Our mission is to bring the world together, and that mission is not affiliated with any political viewpoint or agenda."

Precedent Set

This incident follows a similar event last year involving Pokemon and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), where the brand's intellectual property was also used without authorization.