The Pokemon Company has commented on the use of its IP in the widely shared ICE video showing the deportation of migrants. The Pokemon Company say in a statement that it was not consulted on the use of the Pokemon anime clips and theme song being used in the video. Many online have suggested that The Pokemon Company should take legal action, but that seems unlikely. Here’s what was said:
“We are aware of a recent video posted by the Department of Homeland Security that includes imagery and language associated with our brand,” the statement reads. “Our company was not involved in the creation or distribution of this content, and permission was not granted for the use of our intellectual property.”
