The Battle After Warhol: Tattoos as Artwork or Infringement?

In a high stakes trial for the tattoo industry, jurors were asked to decide whether a Kat Von D tattoo of Miles Davis infringed upon photographer Jeffrey B. Sedlik’s copyrighted photograph of the musician. A key aspect of the trial revolved around fair use and whether the tattoo was substantially similar to the copyrighted photograph....
By: Hodgson Russ LLP

Hodgson Russ LLP