Judge’s Decision Involving NBA 2K and Tattoos Could Have Far-Reaching Implications

By Robert G. Pethick, Esq.   On Friday March 30, 2018, a decision of first impression concerning intellectual property, video games and sports emerged from an unlikely scenario — the reproduction of tattoos in the “NBA 2k” video game franchise.   The decision by United States District Court Judge Laura Swain denied video game maker Take-Two Interactive Software’s motion to dismiss, but allowed tattoo company Solid Oak Sketches, LLC’s claim for copyright infringement to procee