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Samsung made a “mockery” of Dua Lipa by putting her picture on TV boxes, lawsuit says
Lipa says her picture contributed to Samsung’s “enormous revenue.”
TL;DR
- Dua Lipa is suing Samsung for $15 million, alleging copyright and trademark infringement, and violation of her right of publicity.
- The lawsuit claims Samsung used an image of Lipa on its TV boxes without her permission.
- Lipa argues that Samsung's actions mock her brand and deprive her of the ability to monetize her image.
- The singer learned about the boxes around June 2025 and demanded Samsung cease and desist, but the company was allegedly dismissive.
- Lipa's complaint cites social media posts suggesting her image contributed to TV sales.
- She is seeking a jury trial, a permanent injunction, damages, punitive damages, and attorney's fees.