Dua Lipa sues Samsung for alleged unauthorized use of her photo on TV packaging

Global pop star Dua Lipa recently filed a $15 million lawsuit against Samsung Electronics, alleging that the tech giant used a copyrighted image of her without permission.

The pop star claimed that the brand used her image without permission to sell televisions The post Samsung respond to Dua Lipa’s $15million lawsuit appeared first on NME.

Dua Lipa is taking legal action against Samsung, claiming the tech giant used her image without permission on TV packaging. The lawsuit, filed in California, raises significant questions about celebrity image rights in the digital age

Singer says Samsung did not contact her or offer to pay for using her picture

Dua Lipa on stage at the Austin City Limits music festival in 2024Samsung has hit back at allegations made by Dua Lipa and her legal team claiming that the brand used her likeness in its packaging without permission.Last week, the electronics company found itself at the centre of a $15 million (around £11 million) lawsuit filed by Dua, claiming that it had used a copyrighted image of the Grammy winner in the packaging of its TV sets.The Future Nostalgia singer accused Samsung of using her assumed endorsement as a way of marketing their products, for which she was seeking millions in damages.Her lawyers also claimed that Dua had previously contacted Samsung to complain about the packaging as far back as June 2025, requesting that they stop, to no avail.On Tuesday, Samsung issued a statement denying that they did not have permission to feature Dua in the packaging of its products.“Ms. Lipa’s image was used in 2025 to reflect the content of our third-party partners that are available on Samsung TVs and was originally provided by a content partner for our free streaming service Samsung TV Plus,” they said in a statement (as reported by Deadline).“The image was used only after receiving explicit assurance from the content partner that permission had been secured, including for the retail boxes. Given this assurance, we deny any allegations of intentional misuse.“Samsung has great respect for Ms. Lipa and the intellectual property of all artists. We have actively sought and remain open to a constructive resolution with Ms. Lipa’s team.”Samsung Electronics is the subject of a $15 million lawsuit filed by the pop singer Dua LipaThe image in question is of Dua backstage at the Austin City Limits musical festival, where she performed live in 2024.Dua’s team previously claimed that she is the sole owner of the photo and that she had not granted permission for its use.HuffPost UK has contacted Dua Lipa for additional comment.READ MORE:Dua Lipa Clarifies Reports Suggesting She Fired Her Former Agent Due To His Pro-Israel StanceCallum Turner Has The Whole Internet Swooning After Revealing How He Met His Fiancée Dua LipaMiley Cyrus Just Made An Unexpected Admission About Her Dua Lipa Duet

Samsung Electronics on Tuesday denied claims by British pop singer Dua Lipa that the South Korean tech giant used her image on television packaging without permission, saying the image was used with authorization obtained through a content partner. Lipa's legal team filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for Central California last week seeking more than $15 million in damages, accusing Samsung of violating copyright, trademark and publicity rights laws. Samsung Electronics rejected the allegations of "intentional misuse" of Lipa's image. "Ms. Lipa's image was used in 2025 to reflect the content of our third-party partners that is available on Samsung TVs and was originally provided by a content partner for our free streaming service, Samsung TV Plus," Samsung said in a statement. "The image was used only after receiving explicit assurance from the content partner that permission had been secured, including for the retail boxes," it added. Samsung said it has "great respect" for Lipa and the intellectual property rights of other artists, and pledged to continue negotiations with the p

NEW YORK, United States (AFP)—Pop star Dua Lipa is suing Samsung over trademark infringement, alleging the South Korean conglomerate illegally used a photo of the star to juice US television sales. Attorneys for Lipa filed the suit Friday in a US court in California, claiming "massive, continuing, unauthorised commercial exploitation of her valuable image and likeness by Samsung on cardboard television boxes." Samsung said in a statement that the pop star's image was provided by a third-party content partner for the brand's free streaming service Samsung TV Plus. "The image was used only after receiving explicit assurance from the content partner that permission had been secured, including for the retail boxes," the statement said, adding that the company has "actively sought and remain open to a constructive resolution with Ms. Lipa's team." The legal papers include a snapshot of the box for a high definition television. The television screen is filled with several images, the largest showing part of Lipa's face. The photo, titled "Dua Lipa - Backstage at Austin City Limits, 2024," is registered with the US copyright office and belongs to Lipa, according to the suit. The suit lists Lipa's extensive commercial partnerships, including serving as global brand ambassador for Puma, campaigns with Versace and Yves Saint Laurent and collaborations with Porsche, Apple, Chanel, Nespresso, Bvlgari and Tiffany & Co. "Ms. Lipa is highly selective in her commercial partnerships and has cultivated a premium brand through carefully curated, high-end sponsorships and endorsements," according to the suit. "Consistent with this deliberate strategy, Plaintiff would not have agreed to license her name, image or likeness in connection with the sale of the Infringing Products." The suit lists eight civil offenses, including violation of right of publicity, copyright infringement and false endorsement. The complaint seeks a permanent injunction, an award no less than for $15 million for actual damages and punitive damages.

The popstar appeared on the boxes used to sell Samsung TVs -- but she says she owns the rights to the image.

British pop star Dua Lipa is suing Samsung Electronics for at least $15 million in damages alleging the South Korean electronics company illegally used a copyrighted image of her without permission. The legal complaint filed Friday in the United States District Court for the Central District of California alleges Samsung used an image of Lipa for some of its television cardboard boxes in circulation last year. According to the lawsuit, Lipa accuses Samsung of violating her “right of publicity” as well as infringing on her copyright and trademark rights. The image in question is allegedly taken from a performance at the Austin City Limits music festival in 2024. According to the lawsuit, Lipa and her team repeatedly asked Samsung to stop using the image for Samsung’s packaging after becoming aware of it in June 2025. In response, Samsung was “dismissive and callous,” repeatedly refusing the demand. “Ms. Lipa’s face was prominently used for a mass marketing campaign for a consumer product without her knowledge, without consideration, and as to which she had no say, control, or input whatsoever,” the lawsuit states. The lawsuit also states that Lipa would not have allowed the partnership in the first place as she is “highly selective” of her endorsements, which include Apple, Porsche, Versace, Bulgari and Nespresso. Beyond the copyright issue, the lawsuit also addresses the mixed signals sent by the packaging, which might influence consumer spending in favor of the brand and its ties to a celebrity. For instance, Lipa’s lawyers also shared screenshots of users online sharing how her image influenced their purchase.  “I’d get that tv just because Dua is on it. That’s how obsessed I am,” said another,” one social media post cited in the lawsuit says. Since the lawsuit has become public, more users have taken to social media to share similar thoughts. “Dua Lipa deserves compensation,” one user  said on X, “The only reason I bought my Samsung TV back in 2019 was this woman’s face. It was nothing to do with the tv quality or the price or the features.”

The pop star’s complaint accuses Samsung of copyright infringement.

Singer-songwriter Dua Lipa is suing Samsung for $15 million after the company has continued to use her image on the front of its TV boxes for months, despite her repeated requests for a cease and desist.  The pop star filed the lawsuit on Friday, with her lawyers condemning the company’s disregard for her commercial value...

Lipa says her picture contributed to Samsung's "enormous revenue."

In addition to copyright and trademark infringement, the filing accuses Samsung of breaching publicity rights, alleging it benefited financially from pasting her image on its TVs.

Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.

Singer Dua Lipa claims Samsung used her image for its TV boxes without her consent, and is suing the consumer tech giant for $15 million.

The court documents were filed in the US District Court for the Central District of California.

Pop star Dua Lipa is suing Samsung over trademark infringement, alleging the South Korean conglomerate illegally used a photo of the star to juice US television sales. The post Pop star Dua Lipa sues Samsung over use of her likeness on TV box appeared first on Vanguard News.

The pop star is suing the electronics giant for more than $15 million, accusing it of using her image without authorization.

Singer seeks NZ$25m after ‘repeated demands’ for company to stop using her photograph on packaging

British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against ‌Samsung Electronics seeking at least $15m (£11m) in damages. 

Dua Lipa is suing Samsung for at least $15 million, alleging the company used her image on TV packaging without permission to sell televisions.

Pop star and Barbie actress Dua Lipa is suing Samsung Electronics for $15M, alleging the tech giant used her image to sell TV sets without permission. The complaint, filed on Friday in the California federal court, alleges Samsung featured Lipa prominently on the side of cardboard boxes containing television sets sold across the U.S.. Allegations […]

The complaint says a backstage shot from the 2024 Austin City Limits Festival ended up on Crystal UHD packaging in retail and online channels worldwide, and that Samsung ignored her cease-and-desist requests. Dua Lipa filed a $15 million federal lawsuit against Samsung Electronics on Friday, alleging that the company has been using a 2024 photograph […] This story continues at The Next Web

Pop icon Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against Samsung Electronics⁠, seeking at least $15 million in damages, accusing the South Korean company of using her image without permission...

The lawsuit alleges Samsung featured a copyrighted image of the pop star on the front of cardboard boxes containing televisions for sale. 

British pop ⁠star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against Samsung Electronics seeking at least $15 million (€13 million) in damages, accusing the South Korean tech giant of using her image without permission to market its television sets.

The lawsuit alleges Samsung featured a copyrighted image of Dua Lipa on the front of cardboard boxes containing televisions for retail sale, enabling the company to benefit from what seemed like her endorsement of the product

The lawsuit alleges that Samsung Electronics featured a copyrighted image of the pop star on the front of cardboard boxes containing televisions for retail sale.

Singer says Samsung did not contact her or offer to pay for using her picture

British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against Samsung Electronics seeking at least $15 million in damages, accusing the South Korean tech giant of using her image without permission to market its television sets. The lawsuit alleges that Samsung featured a copyrighted image of the pop star on the front of cardboard boxes containing televisions for retail sale, enabling the company to benefit from what seemed like her endorsement of the product. The image alleged to have been used on the TV boxes is titled “Dua Lipa — Backstage at Austin City Limits, 2024," and Lipa is the owner of all rights, title and interest in the image, the lawsuit said. The suit was filed on Friday in the California federal court. A spokesperson for Samsung Electronics declined to comment, saying it was unable to comment on pending litigation, while Dua Lipa's lawyers did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the case. Besides copyright and trademark infringement, Dua Lipa has accused Samsung Electronics of breaching publicity rights. Lipa's lawyers have attached screenshots of social med

The lawsuit alleges that Samsung featured a copyrighted image of the singer on the front of cardboard boxes containing televisions for retail sale, enabling the company to benefit from what seemed like her endorsement of the product. 

British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against Samsung Electronics seeking at least $15 million in damages, accusing the South Korean tech giant of using her image without permission to ‌market its television ⁠sets.The ⁠lawsuit alleges that Samsung featured a copyrighted image of the pop star on the front ​of cardboard boxes containing televisions for retail sale, enabling the company to benefit from what seemed ​like her endorsement of the product. The image alleged to have been used on the TV boxes is titled "Dua Lipa - Backstage at Austin City Limits, ​2024," and Lipa is the owner of all ⁠rights, title ‌and interest in the image, the lawsuit said. The suit ​was filed ​on Friday in the California federal court.Also Read: Samsung strengthens enterprise push with AI-powered Business Experience Studio in GurugramA spokesperson for Samsung ⁠Electronics declined to comment, saying it was unable to comment ​on pending litigation, while Dua Lipa's lawyers did not ​immediately respond to a request for comment on the case. Besides copyright and trademark infringement, Dua Lipa has accused Samsung Electronics of breaching publicity rights.Lipa's lawyers have attached screenshots of social media postings and comments in the filing claiming that the pop star's image on the front of the boxes pushed ‌potential customers to purchase the product. One of these screenshots shows a fan commenting that they would get the TV "just because Dua ​is on it." The "Levitating" ​singer became aware ⁠of Samsung's alleged infringement in June last year and demanded that Samsung stop using her image, but the electronics manufacturer repeatedly refused to do so, her lawyers said.Also Read: Samsung seeks to renegotiate supply terms with centreSamsung's ​alleged unauthorised use of Dua Lipa's image has "caused and continues to cause dilution" of the pop star's "brand identity and commercial goodwill by falsely conveying to the consuming public that she approves of and endorses" the products in question, they added.

Dua Lipa sues Samsung The million TV box lawsuit explained

The pop star's legal team alleges a photograph of her face was used on Samsung television boxes without permission.

British singer claims electronics company ‘repeatedly refused’ to stop using a photo of her on its packagingDua Lipa is suing Samsung for at least $15m (£11m, A$20.6m), alleging that the electronics company used a photo of her to sell its TVs without financially compensating her or seeking her permission.According to the legal complaint, filed in the US district court in California on Friday, Samsung began using an image of Lipa on an image of a TV screen printed on its cardboard packaging for “a significant portion” of its TVs sold in the US last year. Continue reading...

The singer could be in line for a huge payout.

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The lawsuit includes complaints of copyright infringement, trademark infringement and violation of Dua Lipa's right of publicity.

The British-Albanian pop star, 30, accused the electronics giant of using her face on cardboard TV boxes as part of a 'mass marketing campaign' without her knowledge.

The British-Albanian pop star, 30, accused the electronics giant of using her face on cardboard TV boxes as part of a 'mass marketing campaign' without her knowledge.

The singer accused the tech giant of illegally using her likeness to sell TVs.

The Grammy winner accuses the electronics company of displaying a copyrighted photo of her on the cardboard boxes of Samsung televisions.

Singer says Samsung did not contact her or offer to pay for using her picture

Singer's complaint accuses electronics company of "copyright infringement, trademark infringement, and violation of her right of publicity" after ACL Fest backstage photo appears on television boxes

The pop star is alleging that Samsung used a photo of her on some products, making it seem as if she endorsed them The post Dua Lipa files $15million lawsuit against Samsung for using her face to sell TVs appeared first on NME.

Samsung is having a rough week. First, Charli tossed one of their beloved TVs out the window in her "Rock Music" video, and now Dua Lipa is suing them for $15 million. (Foreshadowing?) In the complaint, which was filed on Friday May 8, Lipa alleges that the electronics company committed "copyright infringement, trademark infringement, and violation of her right of publicity" with its use of "her valuable image and likeness by Samsung on cardboard television boxes." The post Dua Lipa Sues Samsung For $15 Million appeared first on Stereogum.

According to the complaint filed in California federal court, Samsung allegedly began placing Lipa’s image on TV boxes last year as part of a large-scale retail marketing campaign

Dua Lipa has filed a $15 million lawsuit against Samsung, alleging that the electronics manufacturer used her likeness to sell TVs without paying her and without permission. According to the complaint, filed on Friday, Samsung used Lipa’s image on the cardboard packaging of its TVs beginning last year. When Lipa became aware of it, she […]