Nintendo has filed a fresh Japanese trademark application for the Zelda series' famous Triforce insignia, made public on October 13, pointing to potential additional merchandise or hardware releases. The filing arrives just weeks before the gaming company is set to launch its limited Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 hardware bundle on October 29.
First tracked by social account Nintendo Patents Watch, the registration covers a wide spectrum of retail classes. Among them are video games, physical toys, clothing lines, and assorted collectible merchandise. While trademark protection is standard legal housekeeping for intellectual property, the broad classification fuels expectations that Nintendo plans to roll out more themed gear before its franchise milestone campaign wraps up.
Protecting the three-triangle emblem has had a mixed track record at the company. Nintendo abandoned several past bids to lock down the raw geometric symbol, though it successfully registered the broader royal crest emblem across Japan, the United States, and other international jurisdictions across 2024 and 2025. The version featured in the latest filing reflects the updated graphic styling introduced on the upcoming special-edition console.
That hardware is scheduled to land in stores on October 29. The Zelda Switch 2 features the Triforce emblem stamped on its black-and-gold dock, matched across the bundled Joy-Con 2 controllers, a branded Pro Controller, and a dedicated protective case. Enthusiasts have pushed for Nintendo to sell the custom Joy-Con controllers and dock separately as standalone accessories, though the company has not confirmed individual retail packages.
The broader anniversary push extends well into next year. Alongside the hardware and the upcoming Ocarina of Time remake, Nintendo will run a live orchestral concert series dedicated to the franchise's music starting in January 2027. A licensed LEGO set showing Link riding Epona is also scheduled to ship in spring 2027.
Whether Nintendo uses the trademark window for further releases remains open. Players have lobbied for a dedicated Collector's Edition of the Ocarina of Time remake, particularly as physical foil covers and regional pre-order extras have been distributed inconsistently across global storefronts. Past celebrations have also seen classic catalog compilations or standalone retro releases, leaving room for Nintendo to expand its lineup before the anniversary window closes.
GDFiled by The Games Desk
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