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Samsung Rejects Dua Lipa's $15 Million Lawsuit Over TV Packaging Image
5/14/2026, 8:36:17 PM
The Lawsuit: Alleged Unauthorized Use of Dua Lipa’s Image
Pop singer Dua Lipa filed a lawsuit earlier this month alleging that Samsung used a photograph of her on cardboard packaging for televisions sold in 2025. The suit claims the image appeared without her permission or compensation, and that Lipa’s legal team sought to halt the usage before being denied.
Legal Basis and Monetary Claim
The complaint seeks $15 million in damages and asserts violations of multiple statutes: copyright infringement, the California right of publicity, a federal Lanham Act claim, and trademark infringement. The combination of these claims frames the lawsuit as both an intellectual-property and a commercial-identity dispute. The $15 million figure reflects the damages Lipa’s team says result from the alleged unauthorized commercial exploitation.
Parties and Their Positions
- Dua Lipa – International pop artist, known for the single “Dance The Night,” represented by a legal team that argues the image was used without consent.
- Samsung Electronics – Global electronics manufacturer that denies the allegations and states it is willing to engage in a constructive resolution.
Official Statements & Responses
Samsung issued a formal response rejecting the accusations. The company emphasized that it does not acknowledge liability and indicated a willingness to engage in a constructive solution with the singer. Samsung communicated its response, emphasizing that it does not accept liability. As of the article’s publication, Dua Lipa’s representatives have not issued a public comment on Samsung’s statement.
Criticism, Fan Reaction, and Opposition
Lipa’s legal team described Samsung’s refusal to remove the image as “dismissive and callous.” Social-media users also expressed support for the singer, noting that the packaging influenced purchasing decisions: one fan wrote, “I’d get that TV just because Dua Lipa is on it,” while another added, “I wasn’t even planning on buying a tv but I saw the box so I decided to get it.”
Verbatim Quotes
- “dismissive and callous” — Dua Lipa’s legal team
- “I’d get that TV just because Dua Lipa is on it,” — Fan, X/Twitter
- “I wasn’t even planning on buying a tv but I saw the box so I decided to get it.” — Fan, X/Twitter
- “open to a constructive solution” — Samsung spokesperson
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The public record shows Samsung’s rejection and openness to dialogue, yet provides no details on any internal investigation or evidence assessment. Conversely, Dua Lipa’s camp has not publicly addressed Samsung’s response, leaving a gap in the official narrative from the plaintiff’s side.
What May Follow
Samsung’s expressed willingness to pursue a constructive solution suggests the possibility of settlement negotiations, though the lawsuit remains active. Both parties appear positioned for continued legal proceedings unless an agreement is reached outside of court. The parties may explore a constructive solution as the case proceeds.
