Dua Lipa Sues Samsung for $15 Million Over Unauthorized Photo on TV Boxes
Dua Lipa has initiated a lawsuit against Samsung for $15 million, claiming the tech giant used her copyrighted image on television packaging without authorization. The legal action, lodged on Friday in a California federal court, asserts that Samsung displayed the photo titled “Dua Lipa — Backstage at Austin City Limits, 2024” on various TV models available in U.S. stores. This image, which is registered with the United States Copyright Office, was captured prior to her performance at the Austin City Limits Festival. Lipa became aware of the infringement in June 2025 when social media users mentioned a “Dua Lipa TV Box.” Despite her requests, Samsung reportedly continued to use the image, leading to allegations of willful copyright and trademark infringement, along with violations of her publicity rights and brand dilution.
Key facts
- Dua Lipa sued Samsung for $15 million over unauthorized use of her photo on TV packaging.
- Lawsuit filed Friday in federal court in California.
- Photo titled 'Dua Lipa — Backstage at Austin City Limits, 2024' is registered with the U.S. Copyright Office.
- Photo taken before her performance at Austin City Limits Festival.
- Lipa first became aware of infringement in June 2025 via social media references to 'Dua Lipa TV Box'.
- Samsung allegedly ignored repeated demands to remove the packaging.
- Lawsuit claims willful copyright and trademark infringement, violation of right of publicity.
- Complaint alleges dilution of Lipa's brand identity by falsely implying endorsement.
Entities
Artists
- Dua Lipa
Institutions
- Samsung
- United States Copyright Office
- Austin City Limits Festival
- Reuters
- Central District of California
- BBC
- Puma
- Versace
- Yves Saint Laurent
- Apple
- Porsche
- Chanel
- Nespresso
- US District Court for the Central District of California
Locations
- California
- United States
- Austin City Limits Festival
Sources
- PetaPixel —
- BBC Culture —
- ArtsJournal —