Dua Lipa Sues Samsung Over Unauthorized Use of Her Image on TV Boxes

In late 2023, a fan noticed a familiar face on a Samsung TV box in a family member’s home. The image was of Dua Lipa, taken during her performance at the 2024 Austin City Limits event. While the fan may not have found it unusual, Lipa did—and she is taking legal action.

Lipa Files Lawsuit Against Samsung for Unauthorized Image Use

On Friday, May 17, 2024, Dua Lipa filed a lawsuit against Samsung in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. The complaint alleges that Samsung used her image on TV packaging without authorization, violating her intellectual property rights.

Allegations of Copyright Infringement, Trademark Violation, and Right of Publicity Breach

The lawsuit states that Lipa owns all rights to the image titled “Dua Lipa - Backstage at Austin City Limits, 2024.” According to the filing, Samsung mass-produced, distributed, marketed, and sold televisions in cardboard boxes featuring the unauthorized image across the United States.

“Samsung mass-manufactured, distributed (or caused to be distributed) marketed, and sold in interstate commerce across the United States a vast number of its televisions in various sizes in these cardboard boxes containing the [image].”

Lipa’s Legal Claims and Demands

The lawsuit includes the following allegations:

• Copyright infringement: Unauthorized use of Lipa’s image.
• Trademark infringement: Misuse of her likeness for commercial purposes.
• Violation of right of publicity: Exploitation of her identity without consent.

The complaint requests unspecified damages and an injunction to prevent further unauthorized use of Lipa’s image by Samsung.

What’s Next in the Legal Battle?

As of the filing date, Samsung has not publicly responded to the allegations. The case is ongoing in the Central District of California, and further developments are expected in the coming months.