A tech company says that Dua Lipa does not have the right to sue them for using her image on their TV box. They stated that she does not have any trademark rights over her likeness. (Instagram)
Billboard revealed that the tech giant filed an appeal in court on September 10 to request that the judge overseeing the case dismiss it directly. Months ago, reports revealed that Dua Lipa is suing a tech giant for using her images on their TV boxes.
However, according to recent reports, the company has said that the singer cannot sue them over the alleged issue. The company is stating that Lipa cannot sue them for her photograph being used, according to the outlet. As per the outlet, their legal team shared, “Defendants respectfully request that the court dismiss the complaint in its entirety,” further adding, “An interface depicting a music-video channel among several unrelated content icons conveys nothing suggesting the plaintiff endorses the televisions.
They have also requested that the lawsuit be dismissed. The images merely depict the televisions’ on-screen interface, illustrating the applications and … an example of content available on the TV.”
Lipa’s face was prominently used for a mass marketing campaign for a consumer product without her knowledge, without consideration, and as to which she had no say, control, or input whatsoever,” the lawyers previously said in the lawsuit. The singer’s lawyers also issued their own statement into the matter, adding, “ Samsung ’s response has been dismissive and callous, and the infringing products remain on the market to this day. Samsung’s infringing conduct—using Ms. Lipa’s assets for zero consideration—makes a mockery of her hard work. “Ms. “Ms. Lipa did not allow and would not have allowed this use,” they further shared.