Take-Two Interactive & Visual Concepts Sued By Tattoo Artists

[CujoMatty]

Quote: Originally Posted by roadman

You don't go after NBA Live, you go after EA Sports or EA the company. Just like these artists are going after Visual Concepts and Take-Two Software.

Ya I said they aren't suing EA because of NBA live. I know it's EA they would go after. Read the OP though. They are basing the 1.1 million off of sales of NBA 2k not take two or visual concepts. Sooooooo you'd Sue EA off of sales of NBA live which is next to nothing hence pointless, hence money grab.

[roadman]

Quote: Originally Posted by cujomatty

Ya I said they aren't suing EA because of NBA live. I know it's EA they would go after. Read the OP though. They are basing the 1.1 million off of sales of NBA 2k not take two or visual concepts. Sooooooo you'd Sue EA off of sales of NBA live which is next to nothing hence pointless, hence money grab.

I get your point and agree, I'm just saying the money still comes from corporate any way you look at it.

Plus, who knows if they are coming after Live and EA too. Heck, it was 9 years before the tattoo artist came after Ricky Williams and EA.

[coolcras7]

Quote: Originally Posted by cujomatty

Ya I said they aren't suing EA because of NBA live. I know it's EA they would go after. Read the OP though. They are basing the 1.1 million off of sales of NBA 2k not take two or visual concepts. Sooooooo you'd Sue EA off of sales of NBA live which is next to nothing hence pointless, hence money grab.

I am sorry but some of these tattoo artist need to get their as kicked, read in the article the guy who did Tyson tattoo wanted to be payed because tyson appearance in the hangover, so now they own the rights to what a individual can do or be seen on.

[24ct]

Are we even sure NBA live didn't get permission tho? If you look at their tattoos they have real artists work in their in game tattoo shop. You guys are merely speculating they didn't ask the actual tattoo owners. Maybe they asked LeBron & Kobes tattoo guys because of Madden? Maybe they're being sued by them too or they've been contacted and it just isn't big news?

Obviously it's a money grab but suing ppl is usually because of monetary issues. So yeah it's about money but it's still their right to sue for their property. Same with the player likeness in NCAA games. I see nothing wrong with them suing for money.

And about the Tyson tattoo I thought they just wanted the money for them recreating the tattoo on another actor. That makes sense. If they wanted money for Tyson being in the film that's pretty ludicrous lol. I don't see how they would win that.

[BA2929]

Note to people getting tats in the future:


Figure out the rights to your tattoo designs in advance, either a license or you're given full ownership. Some artists will probably just hand it over to you for free, especially if you're a nobody like me.

Get it in writing. Even if you're getting it from your friend and you drew it. Granted, if it's a tat of Super Mario you're out of luck, but if it's an original work then get the rights. If the artist you choose doesn't want to do it, find another.

It's easier to pay a licensing fee to your artist than deal with crap like this. Especially if you start going on TV or appearing in visual work like ads.

[jeremym480]

Quote: Originally Posted by coolcras7

I am sorry but some of these tattoo artist need to get their as kicked, read in the article the guy who did Tyson tattoo wanted to be payed because tyson appearance in the hangover, so now they own the rights to what a individual can do or be seen on.

I haven't read the article, but I'm pretty sure the guy who didn't Tyson's tattoo didn't sue because Tyson appeared in The Hangover. He sued because the tattoo he created was used on Ed Helms' character.

[iReP PHiLLY]

I agree the artists have rights to their work in certain situations and if Lebron basically did the "copy and paste" thing through a website then there is a argument but if he designed it himself then......where is the argument? I honestly only care about the integrity of the the game, realism etc. If these artists feel that entitled then they shouldn't tatt superstar athletes knowing what their occupation is. So what is 2k supposed to do put every artist in the credits so they can get credit? Ctfu this is crazy. Like I said before I could care less about this honestly but it effects a game I enjoy so I'm just voicing my opinion.

Fun topic tho.

Another thing: To me the athletes should go in these tattoo shops with a contract for the artists that says look "this is what I do and this tattoo will be used in many different ways and seen by many different people" that to me is the only way to avoid this BS because regardless of whatever, it is exactly that...BS!
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[NINJAK2]

Quote: Originally Posted by 24ct

Are we even sure NBA live didn't get permission tho? If you look at their tattoos they have real artists work in their in game tattoo shop. You guys are merely speculating they didn't ask the actual tattoo owners. Maybe they asked LeBron & Kobes tattoo guys because of Madden? Maybe they're being sued by them too or they've been contacted and it just isn't big news? Obviously it's a money grab but suing ppl is usually because of monetary issues. So yeah it's about money but it's still their right to sue for their property. Same with the player likeness in NCAA games. I see nothing wrong with them suing for money. And about the Tyson tattoo I thought they just wanted the money for them recreating the tattoo on another actor. That makes sense. If they wanted money for Tyson being in the film that's pretty ludicrous lol. I don't see how they would win that.

Great post 24ct but I don't agree with the NCAA comparison. The tat artist did receive compensation for services rendered. NCAA players never got a dime and their likeness was used without permission and long after their NCAA days were done. I've never had a tat done. It's my line of thinking that once I've paid you cash and sat in a chair for hours after I've collaborated with you on what to do, our transaction is done and the end product belongs to me. If someone were to ask me where it was done I would obviously tell them and give a ringing endorsement to the artist. Now if I were to start a company and use that tat as my logo that's another story.