Try our Advanced Search for more refined results

Solid Oak Sketches, LLC v. Visual Concepts, LLC et al

  1. June 25, 2020

    Top 7 Copyright Rulings Of 2020: A Midyear Report

    From tattoos in video games to billion-dollar piracy verdicts to "Stairway to Heaven," the first half of 2020 was an action-packed time for copyright lawyers. As we head into the back half of the year, here are the seven big copyright decisions you need to know.

  2. April 07, 2020

    3 New Video Game IP Rulings You've Gotta Read

    The federal courts are slowing down to deal with a pandemic but they aren't exactly saying "game over," issuing three major rulings on intellectual property lawsuits involving video games in the past few weeks. Here's what you need to know about each one.

  3. March 26, 2020

    NBA 2K Beats Copyright Case Over LeBron's Tattoos

    A Manhattan federal judge ruled Thursday that Take-Two Interactive couldn't be sued for copyright infringement over tattoos on LeBron James and others in NBA 2K video games, saying tattoo artists gave the players automatic licenses when they inked their bodies.

  4. March 30, 2018

    NBA Video Game Co. Can't Kill Tattoo Copyright Lawsuit

    A Manhattan federal judge on Friday refused to toss out a lawsuit against Take-Two Interactive over the appearance of copyrighted tattoos on LeBron James and others in "NBA 2K" video games, saying it was too early to end a case that the game developer has called "troubling."

  5. September 14, 2017

    Tattoo Copyright Holder Says 'NBA 2K' Images Not Fair Use

    The company that holds copyrights to tattoos sported by basketball stars like LeBron James urged a New York federal judge to keep alive its suit against the maker of "NBA 2K," arguing the video games' depiction of players' tattoos is significant and not fair use.

  6. August 10, 2017

    NBA 2K Moves To Kill 'Troubling' Tattoo Copyright Suit

    Take-Two Interactive is moving to shut down a lawsuit filed over copyrighted tattoos on Lebron James and other players who appear in its popular "NBA 2K" video game franchise, saying the "troubling" case must be "halted in its tracks."

  7. August 02, 2016

    Tattoo Co. Loses Some Damages Claims Over 'NBA 2K' Games

    A New York federal judge on Monday dismissed a tattoo licensing company's bid to recover statutory damages and attorneys' fees in a copyright infringement suit against the makers of the "NBA 2K" video games over their depictions of National Basketball Association stars' tattoos.

  8. May 31, 2016

    'NBA 2K' Makers Say Tattoo Co. Not Entitled To Damages

    The makers of basketball video game series "NBA 2K" told a New York federal court Friday that a tattoo licensing company suing over depictions of NBA stars' tattoos in their games is not entitled to statutory damages because the works were featured in games before they were registered.

  9. May 13, 2016

    New NBA Game Version Resets IP Clock, Tattoo Licenser Says

    A tattoo licenser who is suing the makers of a basketball video game for depicting players' ink without permission responded Friday to the gaming companies' bid to kill the suit, insisting it's not too late to make its claims.

  10. April 19, 2016

    'NBA 2K' Makers Say In-Game Tattoos Predate IP Registration

    The makers of professional basketball video game series "NBA 2K" asked a New York federal court Tuesday to dismiss the damages claims from a tattoo licensing company's suit over depictions of NBA stars' tattoos in the games, saying the alleged infringement predates the registration of the designs.

Hello! I'm Law360's automated support bot.

How can I help you today?

For example, you can type:
  • I forgot my password
  • I took a free trial but didn't get a verification email
  • How do I sign up for a newsletter?
Ask a question!