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An Illinois federal jury awarded Catherine Alexander only $3,750 in damages for Take-Two Interactive and WWE's use of her tattoos to depict Randy Orton's likeness in video games, but the implications of the ruling go much further.

An Illinois federal jury awarded Catherine Alexander only $3,750 in damages for Take-Two Interactive and WWE's use of tattoos she made for Randy Orton in their video games, but the implications of the ruling go much further.

In a first-of-its-kind copyright trial, a jury will decide whether tattoo artist Catherine Alexander can control the use of Randy Orton's likeness in video games.

CCourt Decisions

Take-Two Tattoo Trial Begins: What You Need to Know

byAaron Moss

In a first-of-its-kind copyright trial, a jury will decide whether tattoo artist Catherine Alexander can effectively control the use of Randy Orton's likeness in video games.

In a new lawsuit, Clayton Haugen claims Activision infringed his copyrights by hiring the same model to create its "Modern Warfare" character.

LLegal Filings

Activision Sued Over Mara Character From “Call of Duty”

byAaron Moss

In a new lawsuit, Clayton Haugen claims Activision infringed his photo copyrights by using the same model to create its "Modern Warfare" character. Does he have a case?

A copyright Infringement lawsuit by Randy Orton's tattoo artist against Take-Two Interactive and WWE is sent to trial

CCourt Decisions

Tattoo Feud: Artist’s Copyright Case (Inexplicably) Sent to Trial

byAaron Moss

In a decision with frightening implications, a court in Illinois holds that a jury will decide whether Randy Orton's tattoo artist can control the use of the wrestler’s image in video games.

Video Games

Tattoo Artist’s Trial Win is a Loss for Bodily Autonomy, Free Speech

Take-Two Tattoo Trial Begins: What You Need to Know

Activision Sued Over Mara Character From “Call of Duty”

Tattoo Feud: Artist’s Copyright Case (Inexplicably) Sent to Trial

What Copyright’s “Unclaimable Material” Rules Mean for Hollywood’s Use of AI

Lawsuit Claims Pooping Puppies Puzzle Smells Like Copyright Infringement

Choreography Copyright Gets Its Due in the Ninth Circuit

The Beat (And Cher’s Lawsuit) Go On With New Ruling in Bono Copyright Dispute