A tattoo artist who claimed his work on LeBron James was used without permission in the NBA 2K video game series has lost a copyright infringement lawsuit against game publisher Take-Two Interactive. The court ruled that the artist’s designs did not meet the legal threshold for copyright protection, dismissing the case on procedural grounds. Legal experts suggest the decision could set a precedent for how digital representations of tattoos are treated under intellectual property law. The ruling highlights ongoing debates over artist rights in sports media and gaming industries.
LeBron James tattoo artist loses trial against 'NBA 2K' maker Take-Two Reuters
