British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics, seeking at least $15 million in damages over allegations that her image was used without permission to promote television sets.
The lawsuit, filed on Friday (8 May) in a U.S. federal court in California, accuses Samsung of copyright and trademark infringement as well as breach of publicity rights.
The image, titled “Dua Lipa - Backstage at Austin City Limits, 2024”, is said to be fully owned by the singer, with her holding all rights, title and interest.
Her legal team argues that the use of the image created the impression that Lipa endorsed the product, thereby benefiting Samsung commercially.
The filing includes screenshots of social media posts and comments, one of which reportedly shows a consumer stating they would purchase the television “just because Dua is on it”.
Lipa’s lawyers said the singer became aware of the alleged infringement in June last year and subsequently demanded that Samsung stop using her image. They claim the company repeatedly refused to comply.
Samsung Electronics denied any intentional wrongdoing, stating the image had been supplied by a third-party partner that produced content featuring Lipa for its free streaming service.
The company said it had received assurances that all necessary permissions, including for use on retail packaging, had been secured.
“The image was used only after receiving explicit assurance from the content partner that permission had been secured,” Samsung said in a statement, adding that it remained open to a “constructive resolution” with Lipa’s representatives.
Lipa’s legal team has not yet responded to requests for comment.
The lawsuit claims Samsung’s actions have “caused and continue to cause dilution” of Lipa’s brand identity and commercial goodwill by falsely implying her endorsement of the products.
Only four commodity vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, following 13 transits a day earlier, as disruptions continue to restrict traffi...
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday that Kyiv wants peace but will not surrender to Russia, as foreign leaders joined Inde...
Qatar has pledged to bring professors from Qatar and other Islamic countries to Afghanistan and help equip a cancer treatment centre, as the two co...
Iran on Saturday denounced U.S. plans to announce new sanctions that could put further strain on the Islamic Republic's economy and have an impact on its most important trading partners including China.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday that Kyiv wants peace but will not surrender to Russia, as foreign leaders joined Independence Day events marking 35 years since Ukraine’s independence.
A newly created pro-government political party has secured a commanding victory in Kazakhstan's snap parliamentary election, according to exit polls, strengthening President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's influence at a pivotal moment in the country's political transition.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected calls for a wartime election, arguing that holding a vote while Russia's full-scale invasion continues would divide the country and undermine national unity.
Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan have elevated bilateral ties with a Treaty on Eternal Friendship signed by Presidents Ilham Aliyev and Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent on 23 August. The leaders also agreed to expand trade, investment, transport, and regional cooperation.
Kanye West’s first solo concert in Central Asia delivered an estimated five billion tenge ($11 million) tourism boost to Almaty, drawing 31,000 spectators from more than 50 countries.
American actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in TV shows such as Nashville and Heroes, has died at the age of 36, ABC News reported on Sunday, citing her representative.
Four artworks by 15th-century painter Antonello da Messina have been stolen overnight from the Museo Regionale di Messina, Italy's culture minister said on Sunday, expressing confidence in the police inquiry.
Cristiano Ronaldo has given one of his clearest indications yet that his playing career is nearing its end, saying the 2026-27 season will “probably” be his last in professional football.
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has changed Eurovision Song Contest rules to allow a winning country to be blocked from hosting if security risks, armed conflict or geopolitical tensions make it unsafe to stage the event.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment