"Kat Von D Defends Miles Davis Tattoo as Fair Use in Unusual Copyright Trial"

Celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D is facing a lawsuit for allegedly reproducing a photographer's copyrighted portrait of jazz legend Miles Davis as a tattoo on a friend without permission. Von D claims the tattoo is "fair use" and "transformative," arguing that it differs significantly from the original photo. The photographer, Jeffrey Sedlik, asserts that Von D used the tattoo to promote her brand on social media. The trial will determine whether the tattoo falls under the "fair use" doctrine, with Von D expected to testify.