One of the most high-profile lawsuits in recent years has erupted in the world of tattoo art and copyright. On June 9, 2026, Judge Mary H. Murguia, presiding over the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, issued an unprecedented decision: the copyright infringement case of photographer Jeffrey B. Sedlik against renowned tattoo artist Kat Von D (real name Katherine von Drachenberg) will be reheard by the full court. This event, known as an en banc review, is extremely rare and signals the importance of the precedent for the entire creative industry.