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The tag David Nimmer covers discussions involving the prominent copyright scholar and author of Nimmer on Copyright. Content under this tag focuses on his role as an expert witness in legal cases, such as the Hangover tattoo lawsuit, where he argued that tattoos on human flesh may not be copyrightable. Topics include intellectual property law, copyrightability of body art, and Nimmer's legal opinions. This tag is relevant for users interested in copyright law, legal scholarship, and high-profile intellectual property disputes involving David Nimmer.
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Hangover Tattoo Lawsuit: Can You Copyright Flesh?
An esoteric debate has surfaced in the legal flap over a tattoo appearing on a character in the Thursday movie release of The Hangover: Part II. It surrounds the question of whether a work first rendered on the human body can be copyright. The nation’s top cited copyright scholar, David...- reghakr
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