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Dua Lipa Sues Samsung for $15M Over Image Use
10 May
Summary
- Singer Dua Lipa filed a $15 million lawsuit against Samsung.
- Samsung allegedly used her image on TV packaging without permission.
- The unauthorized use is claimed to have generated significant profit.
Pop superstar Dua Lipa has initiated a $15 million lawsuit against the South Korean technology firm Samsung. The lawsuit, filed in a U.S. District Court, claims that Samsung utilized Ms. Lipa's image on its television product packaging without obtaining her prior authorization.
The complaint specifically alleges that Samsung placed a photograph of the singer performing on stage at the Austin City Limits Festival on TV packaging since last year. This commercial use of her likeness, intended for a mass marketing campaign, occurred without Ms. Lipa's knowledge, compensation, or any form of control.
According to the filing, Ms. Lipa discovered the unauthorized use and requested Samsung remove the image. However, the company allegedly responded dismissively, rejecting her request. The lawsuit asserts that Samsung has profited from this infringement, capitalizing on Lipa's established "premium brand" status.
Samsung's alleged actions constitute multiple violations, including copyright infringement, trademark infringement, and violations of California's right-of-publicity statute. Evidence cited includes social media posts where consumers indicated purchasing the product specifically because of Dua Lipa's image on the packaging.
