Celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D is facing a trial over allegations of copyright infringement in the tattoo industry. Photographer Jeff Sedlik has filed a lawsuit claiming that Von D used his iconic photo of Miles Davis without permission for a tattoo she inked on her friend. Sedlik’s case is the first to consider whether copyright protections apply to tattoos, and it could have significant implications for the industry as a whole. Von D’s lawyer argues that the tattoo is transformative and that she did not attempt to monetize it. The trial is expected to run for six to seven days.
https://petapixel.com/2024/01/24/photographer-and-kat-von-d-go-on-trial-in-case-that-may-upend-tattoo-industry/