Federal Judge Upholds Verdict: LeBron James’ Tattoos in NBA 2K Did Not Infringe Copyrights

An Ohio federal judge has declined to grant a new trial after a jury concluded that the depiction of LeBron James in the NBA 2K video game series by 2K Games Inc. and Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. did not infringe upon a tattoo artist’s copyrights. The artist claimed that the video game developers unlawfully reproduced his work in the digital rendering of the basketball star. For more detailed coverage, visit Law360.