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"Kat Von D Prevails in Copyright Battle for Miles Davis Tattoo"

Celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D wins a copyright infringement trial over a Miles Davis tattoo she inked on a friend free of charge seven years ago, with jurors unanimously deciding that the tattoo and related social media posts were not substantially similar to the reference photo used. The plaintiff, a professional photographer, sought damages but the jury found in favor of Von D, with her lawyer emphasizing that the tattoo was a gift and not reproduced for profit, while experts and jurors expressed support for her stance.

via Rolling Stone|

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legalcopyright1 year ago•3 min saved

"Kat Von D Prevails in Landmark Copyright Trial Over Miles Davis Tattoo"

A jury found that celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D did not violate a photographer's copyright when she used his portrait of Miles Davis as the basis for a tattoo, ruling that the tattoo, drawing, and social media posts fell within the legal doctrine of fair use. The photographer's attorney plans to appeal, arguing that the images were substantially similar and that the case is about copying protected works, not tattoos. Von D, who considers the tattoo a form of "fan art," emphasized that she made no money from it, while her attorney argued that the lack of commercial gain was essential to the fair use claim.

via The Associated Press|

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legalcopyright-law2 years ago•2 min saved

"Kat Von D's Testimony in Landmark Tattoo Trial"

Celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D is being sued by photographer Jeffrey Sedlik for allegedly violating copyright laws by tattooing a version of his iconic portrait of jazz musician Miles Davis on a client. Von D's lawyers argue that she did not need a license for the photo due to fair use rules, claiming that the tattoo was a transformative work of art. The trial is thought to be the first to consider whether copyright protections for photos apply to tattoos, and the jury will have to decide whether Von D's tattoo constitutes fair use.

via FOX 5 San Diego|

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legalcopyright-law2 years ago•2 min saved

"Kat Von D's Testimony in Landmark Tattoo Trial"

Celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D is being sued by photographer Jeffrey Sedlik for allegedly violating copyright laws by tattooing a version of his iconic portrait of jazz musician Miles Davis on a client. Von D's lawyers argue that she did not need a license for the photo due to fair use rules, claiming that the tattoo was a transformative work of art. The trial, which is thought to be the first to consider whether copyright protections for photos apply to tattoos, will determine whether Von D's tattoo constitutes fair use.

via KTLA Los Angeles|

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legal2 years ago•2 min saved

"Legal Battle: Kat Von D's Testimony in Landmark Tattoo Trial"

Celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D is being sued for copyright violation over a tattoo of a 1989 portrait of Miles Davis, with the trial potentially impacting the tattoo industry. The case revolves around whether the tattoo constitutes fair use of the copyrighted image, with Von D's lawyers arguing that the tattoo was a transformative work of art. This lawsuit is thought to be the first to consider whether copyright protections for photos apply to tattoos, following a recent Supreme Court ruling on fair use.

via NewsNation Now|

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legalcopyright2 years ago•3 min saved

"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.

via PetaPixel|