Dua Lipa files 15 million USD lawsuit against Samsung over alleged unauthorised use of image

Singer Dua Lipa has filed a $15 million lawsuit against Samsung, alleging the company used her image on television packaging without consent or payment. The lawsuit claims the unauthorised use falsely suggested endorsement of the company’s products and violated copyright and publicity laws. According to the complaint, Samsung used Lipa’s image on the cardboard packaging of its TVs beginning last year. When the singer became aware of it, she demanded that the company stop using her image, but the suit alleges the company was "dismissive and callous" and refused the request. The lawsuit states that "Ms. Lipa’s face was prominently used for a mass marketing campaign for a consumer product without her knowledge, without consideration, and as to which she had no say, control, or input whatsoever." The complaint further alleges that Samsung has profited from the appearance that Lipa has endorsed the product, which she has not. Dua Lipa owns the copyright to the photograph, which was taken backstage at the Austin City Limits Festival in 2024. The lawsuit quotes comments on X, formerly known as Twitter, suggesting that at least some customers were moved to purchase Samsung TVs by the apparent endorsement. The complaint alleges a copyright violation, a violation of the California right of publicity statute, a federal Lanham Act claim, and trademark claims. The suit was filed in the Central District of California.

(Source：Telangana Today)