Iowa man sues Nintendo after being denied ‘Pokémon Professor’ status

By: Clark Kauffman

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: May 18, 2026

Words: 490

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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An Iowa man is taking Nintendo and Pokémon Company International to federal court for allegedly refusing to grant him “Pokémon Professor” status.

Kyle Owens, 34, of Laurens is suing Nintendo of America and its affiliate, Pokémon Company International, in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa, alleging federal anti-trust actions that violate the Sherman Act.

The lawsuit seeks a court order and injunction that would grant Owens $341,000 in damages and award him …

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