"The suit states that Lipa owns the copyright to the photograph, which was taken backstage before a performance at the Austin City Limits festival in 2024. Lipa is alleging copyright violation, a violation of the California right of publicity statute, a federal Lanham Act claim, and trademark claims."
Samsung allegedly used an image of Dua Lipa printed on cardboard packaging for a significant portion of TVs sold in the US last year. The complaint says Lipa became aware of the image in June 2025 and demanded Samsung stop using it, but Samsung allegedly refused repeatedly. The lawsuit claims Lipa’s face was used for mass marketing without her knowledge, consideration, or control. It alleges Lipa owns the copyright to the photograph taken backstage in 2024. The claims include copyright infringement, California right of publicity violations, a federal Lanham Act claim, and trademark claims. The complaint also alleges Samsung financially benefited by creating the appearance of her endorsement.
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