Nintendo Warning from NORDEMANN for R4 Cards: How to Save Yourself from the Million-Euro Trap

A dispute value of 1,000,000 Euros. Legal fees of over 8,500 Euros. Mail from the Berlin law firm NORDEMANN on behalf of Nintendo. This is the moment when, for those affected, the world briefly stands still.

If you have received such a warning, it is a massive problem. But there is no reason to panic. We know these letters well. We know how the other side operates. And most importantly, we know how to get you out of it.

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The Shock in the Mailbox: Why is NORDEMANN Law Firm Writing to You?

Nintendo aggressively protects its rights. The law firm NORDEMANN is currently sending out a large number of warning letters on behalf of the Japanese gaming giant. The accusation is usually: You offered, advertised, or sold so-called R4 cards or similar flashcards on the internet.

Affected individuals are often also accused of inciting illegal game downloads. Prominent names then appear in the letters. These include current top titles such as:

• Super Mario Party

• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

• Pikmin 4

For you, this means: the large corporation has you in its sights. Now you must react flawlessly.

The background: Why are R4 cards legally so dangerous?

The German Copyright Act protects technical protection measures. Nintendo has incorporated copy protection systems into its consoles. R4 cards and modchips specifically bypass this protection. They make it possible to play pirated copies on the console.

The law strictly prohibits the distribution of such circumvention devices. It doesn't matter whether you sold the cards as a commercial dealer or as a private individual on platforms like eBay. Copyright law ultimately makes no distinction here. Merely offering or advertising them is illegal. In the worst-case scenario, criminal consequences can even arise.

The Million-Dollar Trap: Why is Nintendo charging so much money?

The figures in the cease and desist letter are absolutely life-threatening for ordinary people:

• Object value: 1,000,000 Euros (one million Euros)

• Legal fees: 8,535.39 Euros plus VAT

• Additional demands: Compensation for each game sold or downloaded, disclosure of your suppliers and customers, and the surrender of all remaining stock for destruction.

Why are the sums so high? Nintendo is using the astronomical dispute value as a psychological weapon. It's meant to intimidate you. It's meant to make you surrender immediately.

Our experience shows: These values are not set in stone. Courts often drastically reduce the disputed values for smaller quantities or private sales. This is precisely where our defense comes in.

The three biggest mistakes after receiving a warning letter

If you react incorrectly, you will immediately burn a lot of money. Avoid these three mistakes:

1. Ignore the deadline Nintendo doesn't waste any time. If the deadline passes without success, NORDEMANN will apply for a preliminary injunction in court. This immediately raises the risk of costs to up to 50,000 euros.

2. Sign the attached cease and desist declaration: The counterparty's letter is a trap. It's far too broadly worded. By signing it, you would be entering into a lifelong gag order with extreme contractual penalties for any minor mistake in the future.

3. Seek contact alone: Do not try to negotiate with NORDEMANN law firm yourself. Every word you say can be interpreted as an admission of guilt. This will dramatically worsen your position.

Our strategy: How we drive down costs for you

You don't have to just accept Nintendo's demands. We will handle your defense nationwide and work with a clear, proven strategy:

• We are checking the formalities: Is the warning letter validly issued? Are there any vulnerabilities?

• We are de-escalating the cease and desist declaration: We will file a modified cease and desist declaration on your behalf. With this, you admit as little as possible but ward off expensive court proceedings.

• We are attacking costs: We are negotiating hard with Nintendo's lawyers. Our goal is to massively reduce the settlement value and cut the payment demands to a fraction.

• We're taking the pressure off: We are communicating directly with the other party. You will have peace from now on and don't have to be afraid of opening the next mailbox.

We offer you our representation at a fair, transparent fixed price. No hidden costs. No nasty surprises.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nintendo Cease and Desist Letters (FAQ)

Is the mere possession of an R4 card punishable? No. Mere possession for private use is generally not punishable. However, selling, offering, advertising, and importing into Germany are prohibited and can lead to a warning.

I sold only one card privately on eBay. Can I still be warned? Yes. Copyright protection also applies in the private sphere. Nintendo also pursues sellers who offer only individual copies in order to keep the market completely clean. However, with private sellers, we have significantly better arguments to massively reduce costs.

Should I just pay the requested amount to make it go away? No. Those who pay without verification usually give away several thousand euros. Furthermore, the original cease and desist declaration binds you too strictly for the future. Always have the amounts checked by us first.

What happens if I'm criminally charged? The law also provides for penalties in cases of violations of technical protection measures. If we are involved early on, we can settle the civil warning so quietly that in most cases, criminal proceedings will not even be initiated.