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Takedown notice for 'Hypno Town [NSFW]'

Published Jul 10, 2019

<p>We represent Nintendo of America Inc. ("Nintendo") in copyright matters.&nbsp;&nbsp;Certain material posted on the web site located at itch.io infringes copyrights owned by Nintendo.&nbsp;&nbsp;You are identified as the internet service provider for this web site and IP Address 173.255.250.29.&nbsp;&nbsp;This notice is provided pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, 17 USC § 512.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Nintendo requests that you disable public access to certain pages of the web site located at itch.io based on the following information.</p>
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<p>The copyrighted works at issue are Nintendo's video games, including the audiovisual work, images, and fictional character depictions from the following:</p>
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<p>The copyrighted works are Nintendo’s Pokémon video game franchise, including but not limited to the audiovisual work, music, fictional character depictions, and other imagery from U S&nbsp; Copyright Reg&nbsp; Nos&nbsp; PA0000955517 (Pokémon Gold); PA0000955467 (Pokémon Silver); PA0001670627 (Pokémon HeartGold); PA0001752725 (Pokémon SoulSilver); PA0000939624 (Pokémon Yellow); PA0001138332 (Pokémon Crystal); PA0001763177 (Pokémon Diamond); PA0001791831 (Pokémon Pearl); PA0001781889 (Pokémon Platinum); PA0001306449 (Pokémon Emerald); PA0001138321 (Pokémon Sapphire); PA0001138320 (Pokémon Ruby); PA0001249017 (Pokémon FireRed); PA0001249016 (Pokémon LeafGreen); PA0001722240, supp&nbsp; by PA0001396662 & PA0001396668 (Pokémon Black); PA0001722238, supp&nbsp; by PA0001396667 & PA0001396661 (Pokémon White); and PA0001227803 & PA0001227789 (Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire)</p>
<p>The infringing material is located at the following web pages:</p>
<p><a href="https://chunkypleb.itch.io/hypno-town" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://chunkypleb.itch.io/hypno-town</a></p>
<p>These web pages display images of Nintendo's video game characters in connection with unauthorized online games that copy the characters, music, and other features of Nintendo's video games.&nbsp;&nbsp;The web site at itch.io&nbsp;&nbsp;generates revenue from advertising banners displayed on the site and advertisements played while users wait for the games to load.</p>
<p>I have a good faith belief that use of the copyrighted materials described above is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.&nbsp;&nbsp;I hereby state that the information herein is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that I am authorized to act on Nintendo of America Inc.'s behalf.</p>
<p>We would appreciate your expeditious removal of all infringing content.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please contact me immediately with any questions.</p>
<p>This letter is not intended to and shall not waive or prejudice any rights and remedies that Nintendo may have at law, in equity or otherwise.&nbsp;&nbsp;Any and all such rights and remedies are hereby expressly reserved.</p>
<p>Best regards,</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Michael Bales</p>
<p>Nintendo of America Inc.</p>
<p>4600 150th Ave. NE</p>
<p>Redmond, WA 98052</p>
<p>425.882.2040</p>
<p>notice@mm-nintendo.com</p>

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