![]() The fact that no one has bothered to go after said infringements to date does not preclude the possibility of it happening down the road.Īnd for the record, legally they can shut down any use of the image at any time for any reason. In fact, there are probably far more copyright infringements going on than you can shake a stick at. Reality is, just because an image is out there on the internet doesn’t mean it’s free from copyright. Streamers have had to remove content as well for very much the same reasons. Look at it this way, Peloton had to remove a lot of their previously recorded spin classes because of copyright infringements due to the instructors choice of music during the session. ![]() So in a nutshell, only the person producing the product with said symbol is subject to legal action. Whether Blizzard chooses to go after offenders or not is their decision, but legally they have the right to do so. The tattoo artist must get permission to use the symbols just like everyone else who uses it on T-shirts, coffee mugs, posters, et al. The Horde and Alliance Symbols are Blizzard’s Intellectual Property, and as such, use of said artwork requires permission. WoW themed tattoo because they’re a fan of the game is so low on the totem pole for Blizzard’s legal team, especially considering the average Joe isn’t looking to profit off the original design, it’s just a tattoo to commemorate their love of the game. ![]() The average Joe who wants to get a simple They’ve been at Blizzard events, stood next to Blizzard employees… not a single one of them has been sued or legally forced to cover up the tattoo. There are well known streamers who have WoW tattoos, they’ve been displayed prominently on their Twitter, Insta and even stream. Highly unlikely it would ever be an issue. Although this seems straight-forward, it can sometimes get confusing, especially for celebrities and prominent persons.įor example, if you’re planning on showing off your new tattoo on social media, or perhaps unveiling it on the red carpet, this falls under an acceptable display of the tattoo, but if you are using the tattoos imagery to promote a product, or if you have separated the tattoo from the skin and are using it as an independent design, this would likely be deemed as copyright infringement. ![]() "You “own” your tattoo in the sense that you have permanent physical possession of the design, seeing as it is displayed on your skin, but you do not own the actual rights to the design itself, and therefore cannot legally reproduce the image commercially, or use it to profiteer from in any way. For the copyright holder to successfully pursue a lawsuit against an artist, the copyright holder would have to prove that the use of their image by the artist has negatively impacted their business by either devaluing their work or affecting the potential market where their work is used.” Whether it’s a Frostmourne sword running the length of your bicep or a shoulder bladebaring Deathwing, your WoW is sure to hint of a legend in the making.“From a legal standpoint, tattooing a copyrighted image upon someone’s skin could cause issues down the road, but it’s not a likely occurrence. More than just a video game or popular franchise, WoW is modern mythology at its best. The unforgettable imagery, feats, and characters of World of Warcraft form an equally aweinspiring foundation for tattoo fan art. Like the WoW world itself, there is no limit to all the possibilities, which are just an ink stroke away. Popular Warcraft characters such as Garrosh Hellscream, Pandaren, Sylvanas Windrunner, and Ysera are prominently featured in the WoW tattoo catalog, with elaborate chest pieces inspired by Illidan Stormrage and crests containing Tauren and Horde also boasting a passionate following. With an entire universe to choose from, the diehard WoW fan may just run out of body space before committing his favorite scenes and characters to flesh. Since its release in 2004, World of Warcraft (WoW) has taken our own by storm, transporting millions of players to the Warcraft realm of Azeroth and inspiring equally badass tattoos. Want to See the Best World Of Warcraft Tattoo designs? Click here to visit our Gallery.
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