NBA 2K Creators Win Copyright Case Filed by Tattoo Artists

Author:

Publish date:

Apr 6, 2020

Video Rating:

TV-PG

Video Duration:

2:06

Back in 2016, Solid Oak Sketches, which claimed to own copyrights to tattoo designs featured on NBA players LeBron James, Kenyon Martin and Eric Bledsoe, filed its lawsuit against Take-Two Interactive for using these tattoos in the "NBA 2K" video game franchise. Last Thursday a New York judge ruled in favor of the "NBA 2K" developers stating that they had the right to use the player's tattoos in the game without repercussions. SI's legal analyst Michael McCann shares thoughts on this story and explains just how 'NBA 2K' avoided legal ramifications.

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) walks off the field after a loss against the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to cut quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo on Wednesday, according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini. The reported move comes just hours after the franchise agreed to sign Gardner Minshew to a two-year deal and days after after the team released signal-caller Brian Hoyer.

Mar 12, 2024

Mar 12, 2024

Packers running back Aaron Jones flexes in a game vs. the Cowboys.

The Minnesota Vikings will sign running back Aaron Jones after the Green Bay Packers released the veteran on Monday, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported Tuesday morning. The deal will be for one year and $7 million, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Mar 12, 2024

Mar 12, 2024

Henry after the Titans’ 28-20 win over the Jaguars on Jan. 7, 2024.

Free agent running back Derrick Henry has agreed to sign a two-year contract worth $16 million with the Baltimore Ravens, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Mar 12, 2024

JoeMixon

Mar 12, 2024

Mar 12, 2024

jameis winston

Cleveland Browns are reportedly adding Jameis Winston to the team, providing depth behind Deshaun Watson after his injury-plagued season.

Mar 12, 2024