Dua Lipa sues Samsung over alleged unauthorised use of her image

7 articles · Updated · The Guardian · May 11

The California federal lawsuit seeks at least $15m, saying her photo appeared on packaging for a significant portion of TVs sold in the US last year.
Lipa says she discovered the use in June 2025 and demanded it stop, but Samsung allegedly refused; she is seeking an injunction, punitive damages and legal costs.
The suit alleges copyright, publicity, Lanham Act and trademark violations over a 2024 backstage Austin City Limits photo, arguing the packaging falsely suggested endorsement and harmed her tightly controlled brand partnerships.

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