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Tattoo artist sues THQ over UFC Undisputed 3 | Polygon - 0 views

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  • Chris Escobedo, owner of Elite Tattoo, claims that the lion tattooed on welterweight fighter Carlos Condit's side was an original creation.
  • "I would not have agreed to the recreation of the tattoo by an animator,"
  • According to Escobedo's lawyer, tattoo artists have full rights to their work, unless a written contract specifies otherwise.
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  • The Hangover 2 featured Mike Tyson's facial tattoo on one of the movie's main characters, sparking a lawsuit from the tattoo artist responsible. Although the case was settled for an undisclosed amount, A California District Court judge suggested that a win was likely.
  • Alexandre Lalonde on 28 Jan 14
     
    This article discusses the qualms of art ownership and license agreements. After a tattoo has been applied onto a person, who retains that tattoo's ownership? One would argue that the tattoo belongs to the wearer, but it would seem that might not be the case. In fact, having the rights to feature the likeness of a person is no longer enough if that person has a tattoo. That person's body being considered a canvas of sorts and therefore allowing the tattoo artists to retain their creative rights.
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