Samsung Says Dua Lipa Can’t Sue Over Unauthorized Use of Her Image on TV Boxes

Samsung is asking a judge to dismiss Dua Lipa ’s lawsuit accusing the electronics giant of using her face on millions of TV boxes without her permission.

The electronics giant has already blamed the problem on a “content partner” who apparently gave the company “explicit assurance” that it had cleared the image.

But in a Thursday (Sept.

10) court filing, Samsung’s lawyers say Lipa can’t sue over the photo anyhow.

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Among other arguments, Samsung says Lipa lacks any trademark rights to her likeness — and that potential customers weren’t tricked into thinking she had endorsed Samsung.

It argues the image appeared alongside other logos, such as MLB and Fox Sports.

“An interface depicting a music-video channel among several unrelated content icons conveys nothing suggesting plaintiff endorses the televisions,” Samsung’s lawyers wrote.

“The images merely depict the televisions’ on-screen interface, illustrating the applications and … an example of content available on the TV.” The “Levitating” superstar sued in May , claiming that the photo of her face has been plastered on cardboard boxes for Samsung TVs, violating the copyrights to the image, infringing her trademarks, and misapprorating her likeness.

Despite multiple cease-and-desist letters, Lipa said the company had refused to take action.

“Samsung’s response has been dismissive and callous, and the Infringing Products remain on the market to this day,” her lawyers wrote.

Samsung’s infringing conduct — using Ms.

Lipa’s assets for zero consideration — makes a mockery of her hard work.” Related Jason Isbell Files Class Action Lawsuit Claiming Suno Coded AI to ‘Extract Musicians’ Identities’ At a time when music stars are facing a complex array of deepfake videos and voice cloning, Lipa’s accusations against Samsung are almost confusingly straightforward.

She claims a sophisticated company with teams of lawyers had overtly used a huge celebrity to sell televisions, without any sort of licensing deal or even outreach.