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Dua Lipa is suing Samsung for $15 million
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Pop star Dua Lipa has taken legal action against Samsung, accusing the electronics giant of using her face to sell TVs without compensation or permission.
Key facts
- The English musician found out around June 2025 and repeatedly demanded Samsung stop using her likeness on the packaging
- On top of the alleged ill-gotten monetary gains, the lawsuit added that Lipa owns the copyright to the photograph used on Samsung TV boxes, since it was taken backstage at the Austin City Limits
- Pop star Dua Lipa has taken legal action against Samsung, accusing the electronics giant of using her face to sell TVs without compensation or permission
- The lawsuit also quoted posts on X that suggested some customers would buy the TV after seeing Lipa on the box
Summary
The complaint stems from Samsung using an image of Lipa's face on cardboard packaging for its TVs last year. The English musician found out around June 2025 and repeatedly demanded Samsung stop using her likeness on the packaging. "Samsung's infringing conduct makes a mockery of hard work in establishing a successful brand and has deprived her of the ability to control and monetize her assets," the lawsuit read.