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Dua Lipa alleges Samsung uses copyrighted image of her to sell TVs

Dua Lipa alleges Samsung uses copyrighted image of her to sell TVs

Summary

Dua Lipa is suing Samsung for using a copyrighted photo of her on TV packaging without permission. She claims Samsung used her image to sell products and is seeking up to $15 million in damages.

Key Facts

  • Dua Lipa filed a lawsuit in California federal court against Samsung.
  • The lawsuit says Samsung used a copyrighted photo of Lipa taken backstage at a 2024 music festival.
  • Samsung used the photo on cardboard boxes for their TVs.
  • Lipa claims this use breaches copyright, trademark, and her "right of publicity."
  • The lawsuit says Samsung tried to make customers think Lipa endorsed their TVs.
  • Lipa asked Samsung to stop using the photo in June 2025, but Samsung did not comply.
  • Samsung declined to comment on the lawsuit.
  • Lipa is asking for up to $15 million in damages.
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