Palworld Online Trademark Filed by Pocketpair
Pocketpair has filed a trademark for “Palworld Online” in the United States and South Korea, with applications submitted on April 27, 2026 (US) and April 24, 2026 (South Korea). The filing arrives as the developer prepares Palworld’s major 1.0 release scheduled for later in 2026, alongside development of a dating-sim spinoff.
The trademark filing does not include a specific description, but industry observers suggest “Palworld Online” will serve as the official branding for the game’s multiplayer functionality upon full launch. Palworld already features online play through 4-player cooperative gameplay and 32-player dedicated servers during its current early-access period. The formal “Online” trademark likely represents Pocketpair’s strategy to establish distinct branding for its multiplayer components ahead of the full commercial release.
This development occurs as Pocketpair navigates an ongoing legal dispute with Nintendo regarding intellectual property concerns. Despite the legal tension, Palworld has achieved significant commercial success and critical acclaim since its 2024 launch. The timing of the trademark filing, occurring months before the planned 1.0 release, indicates Pocketpair is actively preparing its branding and intellectual property portfolio for the game’s full launch in 2026.