Summary
The Whitmill vs Warner Brothers case involved a copyright dispute over a tattoo design used in The Hangover Part II. S. Victor Whitmill, the tattoo artist, claimed copyright infringement when Warner Bros. Used a similar tattoo on a character without permission. The case was settled out of court. Relevant U.S. Copyright Act sections included 106, 501, and 502. In India, the Copyright Act, 1957, with sections 14, 51, and 55, governs similar issues. No significant Indian cases on tattoo copyright have been publicized, but artistic works, including tattoos, are protected under Indian law.Full Conversation
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Sure, here is a concise summary of the Whitmill vs. Warner Brothers case:
- Parties Involved: S. Victor Whitmill (Tattoo Artist) vs. Warner Brothers Entertainment Inc.
- Issue: Copyright infringement over a tattoo design.
- Details: Whitmill created a distinctive facial tattoo for Mike Tyson. Warner Bros. used a similar tattoo on Ed Helms' character in "The Hangover Part II" without Whitmill's permission.
- Legal Proceedings: Whitmill filed a lawsuit for copyright infringement, seeking an injunction to stop the film's release.
- Outcome: The case was settled out of court, with confidential terms, so the movie was released as scheduled.
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WHAT WERE THE LEGAL PROVISIONS USED IN THE CASE
Legal Provisions Used in ****:
- Copyright Act of * (U.S.)
- Protection of original works of authorship, including artistic works.
- Infringement occurs when a copyrighted work is used without permission.
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SPECIFIC SECTIONS
In the Whitmill vs. Warner Brothers case, the following sections of the U.S. Copyright Act of * were relevant:
- Section *: Exclusive rights in copyrighted works.
- Section *: Infringement of copyright.
- Section *: Remedies for infringement, including injunctions.
In India, the Copyright Act, * governs copyright law. Similar provisions include:
- Section *: Defines copyright and exclusive rights.
- Section *: Describes what constitutes copyright infringement.
- Section *: Remedies for infringement, including injunctions and damages.
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IS SIMILAR CASE HAPPENED IN INDIA WHERE TATTOO WAS GIVEN COPYRIGHT
There hasn't been a significant, well-publicized case in India specifically about tattoos and copyright. However, India's Copyright Act of * does protect artistic works, which could theoretically include tattoo designs.
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