Pop star Dua Lipa has filed a federal lawsuit against Samsung Electronics, accusing the technology giant of using her image on television packaging without authorization and seeking at least $15 million in damages.
The lawsuit was filed in federal court in California on May 11 and alleges that Samsung used a copyrighted image of the singer on packaging for several television models, including products within the Crystal UHD series.
According to court filings, the disputed image was titled “Dua Lipa – Backstage at Austin City Limits, 2024.”
Lawsuit Alleges False Endorsement and Copyright Violations
The complaint argues that Samsung’s use of the image created the misleading impression that Dua Lipa officially endorsed or collaborated with the company’s television products.
Her legal team claims the packaging amounted to false endorsement and unauthorized commercial exploitation of her likeness.
The lawsuit also alleges willful infringement, stating that representatives for the singer first became aware of the packaging in June 2025 and subsequently issued multiple cease-and-desist demands to Samsung.
According to the filing, the company allegedly continued distributing and selling televisions featuring the image despite those objections.
The legal complaint includes multiple causes of action, including copyright infringement, trademark infringement, violation of California publicity rights laws, and false endorsement claims under the federal Lanham Act.
Filing Cites Consumer Confusion
To support claims of consumer confusion, attorneys for Dua Lipa included screenshots from social media posts allegedly showing customers who associated the televisions with the singer.
One user quoted in the filing reportedly wrote that they purchased the television after noticing Dua Lipa’s image on the box, while others allegedly referred to the products online as the “Dua Lipa TV Box.”
The lawsuit argues that the packaging gave consumers the impression of a formal promotional relationship between the artist and Samsung.
Legal experts note that false endorsement claims involving celebrity likenesses often focus heavily on whether consumers could reasonably believe a commercial partnership existed.
Singer Seeks Damages and Company Profits
Dua Lipa is seeking actual damages of at least $15 million, along with punitive damages, attorney fees, legal costs, and profits allegedly earned through sales connected to the disputed packaging.
The filing reportedly outlines eight separate legal claims tied to intellectual property rights and commercial use of celebrity identity.
Entertainment industry analysts say the case could become closely watched within both the technology and entertainment sectors due to the growing overlap between celebrity branding and consumer electronics marketing.
Samsung Declines Public Comment
Samsung has declined to comment publicly on the allegations, citing the ongoing litigation.
The company has not yet filed a formal response in court outlining its defense against the claims.
Legal proceedings are expected to continue in federal court in California, where judges may eventually determine whether the packaging constituted unauthorized commercial use of Dua Lipa’s image or violated intellectual property protections.
The case adds to a growing number of disputes involving celebrity likeness rights, digital branding, and corporate advertising practices in the entertainment and technology industries.
Sources: Federal court filings, The Guardian, BBC, Reuters, entertainment law reports
Editor: Sudhir Choudhary
Tags: Dua Lipa, Samsung, Lawsuit, Entertainment News, Celebrity Rights, Copyright Infringement, False Endorsement, Technology Industry
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