Ricky Williams and EA Getting Sued For NFL Street Tattoo

[grabursock55]

Im not really sure how tattoo art works... but is all tattoo art copyrighted? cause if its not, it seems unrealistic that EA sports would leaf through every single tattoo in the NFL to make sure it is copyrighted or not. Its not as cut and dry as the Pepsi tattoo or GI Joe. Those things are quote obviously copyrighted, where as a dragon, seems to be pretty generic.

Like I said, take this with a grain of salt, I dont know much about tattoos or tattoo art

[elgreazy1]

Man, poor Ricky Williams can't catch a break! Every one is gouging the guy for money.

[JerseySuave4]

Quote: Originally Posted by grabursock55

Im not really sure how tattoo art works... but is all tattoo art copyrighted? cause if its not, it seems unrealistic that EA sports would leaf through every single tattoo in the NFL to make sure it is copyrighted or not. Its not as cut and dry as the Pepsi tattoo or GI Joe. Those things are quote obviously copyrighted, where as a dragon, seems to be pretty generic. Like I said, take this with a grain of salt, I dont know much about tattoos or tattoo art

No not all tattoo art is copyrighted unless in the contract you sign before you get the tattoo there is something about using the artist's image. But certain images themself can be copyrighted. It may just be that one specific image that he has copyrighted or he may copyright all of his original work.

[westview33]

Quote: Originally Posted by elgreazy1

Man, poor Ricky Williams can't catch a break! Every one is gouging the guy for money.

That's the reality of the world we live in.