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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.

In a ruling in the Kat Von D tattoo copyright lawsuit, the district court largely denies both parties' motions for summary judgment, finding triable issues on substantial similarity and fair use.

CCourt Decisions

Kat Von D Tattoo Lawsuit Appears Headed to a Jury

byAaron Moss

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.

In a new case, photographer Jeff Sedlik claims that celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D infringed his copyright in an iconic photo of Miles Davis by tattooing the same image onto a client's body.

LLegal Filings

Kat Von D Sued for Copyright Infringement over Miles Davis Tattoo

byAaron Moss

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.

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.

Tattoos

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

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

Kat Von D Tattoo Lawsuit Appears Headed to a Jury

Kat Von D Sued for Copyright Infringement over Miles Davis Tattoo

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

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

Deadly Dolls and a Forgotten Copyright Exception

Using AI Artwork to Avoid Copyright Infringement

5 Things the Media Should Have Reported About Hawley’s Copyright Bill

The Copyright Legacy of Martin Luther King

Aaron Moss