Glaser Weil Case Highlighted as a “Copyright Case to Watch in 2025” by Law360

In its January 2, 2025, article "Copyright Cases to Watch in 2025," Law360 featured a case in which Glaser Weil represents Jeffrey Sedlik, the world-renowned photographer of a famous Miles Davis portrait.

The article spotlights significant copyright cases poised for major rulings this year, including disputes involving artificial intelligence and fair use. Among the notable cases, Glaser Weil’s client is seeking a reversal of the district court’s denial of summary judgment on the issue of copyright infringement by Kat Von D of “Miami Ink” and “LA Ink.” The case, Sedlik v. Von Drachenberg, is currently pending before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. It has generated significant attention from various copyright stakeholders, including other photographers, visual artists, tattoo artists and legal scholars, many of whom have submitted amicus briefs in the case.

Glaser Weil is proud to be on the cutting edge of copyright litigation and to represent Sedlik in this critical dispute concerning the unlicensed use of his copyrighted work. Sedlik is represented by Partner Robert E. Allen and Associate Jason C. Linger.

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