9th Circ. Affirms Kat Von D's IP Win But Says New Test Needed

By Editorial Team

A Ninth Circuit panel affirmed tattoo artist Kat Von D's jury win Friday over a photographer who claimed she infringed his photo of Miles Davis, although two judges said the "intrinsic" test applied by the jury should be discarded in the circuit because it handcuffs courts to verdicts finding no infringement.

The ruling highlights the complexities of intellectual property law and the need for evolving legal standards to adapt to the changing landscape of creative industries.

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