"Kat Von D Prevails in Copyright Battle for Miles Davis Tattoo"

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Celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D wins a copyright infringement trial over a Miles Davis tattoo she inked on a friend free of charge seven years ago, with jurors unanimously deciding that the tattoo and related social media posts were not substantially similar to the reference photo used. The plaintiff, a professional photographer, sought damages but the jury found in favor of Von D, with her lawyer emphasizing that the tattoo was a gift and not reproduced for profit, while experts and jurors expressed support for her stance.
Topics:entertainmentlegal#copyright-infringement#fair-use#kat-von-d#legal#miles-davis#tattoo-industry
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