MSK Highlighted in Law360 for Representation in Grand Theft Auto IP Suit
MSK was featured in the Law360 article, "Judge Allows Bulk Of Grand Theft Auto IP Suit To Proceed," for its representation of Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. in a high-profile copyright and trademark infringement lawsuit concerning Grand Theft Auto V.
On August 27, 2025, a Los Angeles federal judge allowed the bulk of Take-Two’s copyright and trademark infringement claims to proceed against PlayerAuctions, a website accused of selling cheat codes and modified accounts for Grand Theft Auto V.
From the article...
"Judge Wright disagreed with PlayerAuctions' argument that Take-Two's allegations of direct infringement were too vague, saying the video game maker had sufficiently claimed that all GTA V content on PlayerAuctions' website constituted unauthorized copying.
Take-Two also sufficiently alleged that PlayerAuctions engaged in distribution of so-called "modded" player accounts and that the website incentivizes, markets and assists in distributing infringing content, the order reads."
Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. is represented by Karin Pagnanelli, Marc Mayer, James Berkley, and Constance Kang.
