NBA 2K Makers Prevail in Lawsuit Over James’ Tattoos (Correct)

LeBron James’ tattoo artist lost a federal copyright lawsuit Friday over the appearance of his work in a video game, as a Cleveland jury effectively found the basketball star had the ability to grant permission to use his likeness.

It took the jury about 90 minutes to find in favor of Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. and 2K Games Inc., who make the NBA 2K series. The companies had been fighting for more than six years a lawsuit filed by Cleveland-area tattoo artist Jimmy Hayden that claimed the companies were illegally using his registered tattoo designs that he inked on James ...