Nintendo, Creatures & Game Freak have filed for the trademarks "Pokémon" (toys, entertainment equipment, etc) and "PIKACHU" (toys, etc).

Trademarks in Japan last 10 years and you can reapply 6 months before expiration, but both seem to have been applied for a few months early. pic.twitter.com/XAWuDnMDYl

— Pixelpar (@pixelpar) May 24, 2018