"Copyright Trial Pits Kat Von D Against Photographer Over Miles Davis Tattoo"

Celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D is on trial for allegedly infringing a photographer's copyright by using his iconic photo of Miles Davis for a tattoo she inked on a friend. The case may have far-reaching implications for the tattoo industry, as it challenges the common practice of not purchasing licenses for images used as inspiration for tattoos. The trial will determine whether Von D's use of the image was "commercial" and whether it impacted the photographer's ability to license the image himself.