Court to Revisit Fair Use in Tattoo Infringement Case
Photographer Jeff Sedlik and tattoo artist Kat Von D each claim the Supreme Court’s Warhol decision entitles them to summary judgment their long-running copyright dispute.
Tattoo Artist’s Trial Win is a Loss for Bodily Autonomy, Free Speech
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.
Take-Two Tattoo Trial Begins: What You Need to Know
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.
Kat Von D Tattoo Lawsuit Appears Headed to a Jury
In a 30-page order, the district court largely denies both parties' motions for summary judgment, finding triable issues on substantial similarity and fair use.
Kat Von D Sued for Copyright Infringement over Miles Davis Tattoo
In a new case, a photographer claims that celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D infringed his copyright in a iconic photo of Miles Davis by tattooing the same image onto a client's body.
Tattoo Feud: Artist’s Copyright Case (Inexplicably) Sent to Trial
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.