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Would-be Pokémon Professor sues Nintendo for denying him the status

Rob Beschizza
May 21, 2026
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Professor Oak objects

Kyle Owens, 34, should by rights be recognized as a Pokémon Professor, a status conferred by Nintendo to knowledgeable experts of the game franchise seeking leadership roles in the fan community. But as Owens claims in a federal lawsuit against the company and Pokémon Company International, he has been unfairly denied the prestigiou…

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