IPNews® – A federal judge has ruled that Solid Oaks, a tattoo artist company, cannot seek statutory damages or attorney’s fees in its copyright infringement lawsuit.  

The lawsuit was brought against Take-Two Interactive Software and 2K Games over the use of the tattoos in video games starting in 2013.  Take-Two claims the use qualifies as fair use and is de minimis.  To continue reading, click: Statutory Copyright Damages Not Available in Lebron James Tattoo Lawsuit