Kat Von D Testifies at Miles Davis Tattoo Copyright Trial: ‘I Consider This Fan Art’ – What’s the Jury’s Verdict on Fair Use?
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – Kat Von D, the renowned tattoo artist and former reality TV star from “Miami Ink” and “LA Ink,” took the witness stand in a California federal court to defend herself against a copyright infringement lawsuit. The case revolves around a Miles Davis tattoo she created based on a photograph taken by a professional photographer, Jeffrey Sedlik. At the trial, Von D testified that she never obtained a license to use the …