Dua Lipa Sues Samsung for $15 Million

"Samsung's infringing conduct - using Ms. Lipa's assets for zero consideration - makes a mockery of her hard work in establishing a successful brand and has deprived her of the ability to control and monetize her assets, the lawsuit said."

"The lawsuit includes an image of what it says is the infringing television box. On the box is a photograph of Lipa backstage at Austin City Limits in 2024, which the complaint said is a copyrighted image owned by the singer."

"Lipa asserts Samsung has refused to stop using her image despite repeated demands. The electronics company "has been dismissive and callous" to her requests, according to the complaint."

""Samsung's arrogance in refusing to stop its infringement confirms its conscious disregard of Ms. Lipa's intellectual property and personal identity rights," the court filing said."

Dua Lipa is suing Samsung in California federal court for $15 million, alleging copyright and trademark infringement. The claim states Samsung used her photo on television boxes to promote and sell TVs without authorization. The lawsuit alleges Samsung used her image for no consideration, undermining her ability to control and monetize her brand assets. It includes an example of a TV box showing a backstage photograph from Austin City Limits in 2024, described as a copyrighted image owned by Lipa. The complaint says Samsung refused to stop after repeated demands and was dismissive. It also cites social media posts claiming customers bought TVs because of her photo.

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