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An Illinois federal jury awarded Catherine Alexander only $3,750 in damages for Take-Two Interactive and WWE's use of her tattoos to depict Randy Orton's likeness in video games, but the implications of the ruling go much further.

An Illinois federal jury awarded Catherine Alexander only $3,750 in damages for Take-Two Interactive and WWE's use of tattoos she made for Randy Orton in their video games, but the implications of the ruling go much further.

In a first-of-its-kind copyright trial, a jury will decide whether tattoo artist Catherine Alexander can control the use of Randy Orton's likeness in video games.

CCourt Decisions

Take-Two Tattoo Trial Begins: What You Need to Know

byAaron Moss

In a first-of-its-kind copyright trial, a jury will decide whether tattoo artist Catherine Alexander can effectively control the use of Randy Orton's likeness in video games.

CCourt Decisions

Deadly Dolls and a Forgotten Copyright Exception

byAaron Moss

Exploring Section 113(c) of the Copyright Act, an underutilized defense that could have changed the outcome of a recent infringement case.

Richard Bell's photograph was at the center of a Ninth Circuit case rejecting copyright's de minimis defense

CCourt Decisions

In Defense of Copyright’s De Minimis Defense

byAaron Moss

The Ninth Circuit took a overly minimalist view of copyright's de minimis defense, finding that a photo stored on an inaccessible web server doesn't qualify.

A copyright Infringement lawsuit by Randy Orton's tattoo artist against Take-Two Interactive and WWE is sent to trial

CCourt Decisions

Tattoo Feud: Artist’s Copyright Case (Inexplicably) Sent to Trial

byAaron Moss

In a decision with frightening implications, a court in Illinois holds that a jury will decide whether Randy Orton's tattoo artist can control the use of the wrestler’s image in video games.

De Minimis Use

Tattoo Artist’s Trial Win is a Loss for Bodily Autonomy, Free Speech

Take-Two Tattoo Trial Begins: What You Need to Know

Deadly Dolls and a Forgotten Copyright Exception

In Defense of Copyright’s De Minimis Defense

Tattoo Feud: Artist’s Copyright Case (Inexplicably) Sent to Trial

Public Domain Day 2023 is Coming: Here’s What to Know

What Copyright’s “Unclaimable Material” Rules Mean for Hollywood’s Use of AI

Using AI Artwork to Avoid Copyright Infringement

Lawsuit Claims Pooping Puppies Puzzle Smells Like Copyright Infringement