All articles tagged with #right of publicity
Dua Lipa filed a federal lawsuit against Samsung accusing the company of copyright and trademark infringement and misappropriating her likeness by using her image on TV box packaging, claiming it boosted Samsung’s sales; Samsung declined to comment; Lipa seeks at least $15 million in damages and a permanent injunction to stop further use, with boxes already distributed in the US including at Walmart.
Dua Lipa has filed a federal lawsuit in the Central District of California accusing Samsung of using a photo of her on cardboard TV packaging without permission. The complaint cites copyright infringement, trademark infringement, and violation of her right of publicity, seeking at least $15 million in damages; Samsung has said nothing publicly due to ongoing litigation.
Dua Lipa has filed a $15 million lawsuit against Samsung, alleging the company used a photo of her face to market its TVs without permission or payment. The complaint claims copyright and right-of-publicity violations, plus false endorsement under US law, with the image reportedly appearing on marketing materials and TV boxes worldwide since 2025. Samsung has not commented, and Lipa’s team emphasizes she owns the rights to the photo and did not consent to its use.
Dua Lipa filed a $15 million lawsuit against Samsung, accusing the electronics maker of displaying a copyrighted backstage photo of her on Samsung TV packaging since 2025 without permission,amounting to copyright and trademark infringement and a violation of her right of publicity by exploiting her likeness for mass marketing.
Dua Lipa has filed a $15 million lawsuit against Samsung, alleging the company used a backstage photo of her to market TVs without permission or compensation, claiming copyright infringement, violation of her publicity rights, and false endorsement under the Lanham Act.
Dua Lipa filed a federal lawsuit seeking at least $15 million against Samsung, alleging the company used a backstage photo of her on TV packaging without consent, amounting to copyright and trademark infringement and misappropriation of her likeness; she says Samsung refused to remove the packaging despite cease-and-desist requests, and the case stems from social-media buzz about a 'Dua Lipa TV Box' in 2025.
Dua Lipa filed a $15 million lawsuit against Samsung, alleging copyright and trademark infringement and a violation of her right of publicity for using her image on cardboard TV boxes without consent, with evidence from social posts and claims that Samsung refused to cease the use.
Dua Lipa has filed a $15 million lawsuit in the Central District of California against Samsung, accusing the company of using a photo of her from a music festival on TV packaging without permission and refusing to remove it, alleging copyright infringement and violation of her right of publicity, with claims extending to trademark and endorsement impact.
Grammarly’s AI editing feature Expert Review allegedly used the names of journalists and other writers as “inspiration” without their consent, triggering a class-action suit that references figures like Julia Angwin and Stephen King. The feature was pulled the same day the suit was filed; plaintiffs argue the use violates California’s right-of-publicity laws and seek damages with the amount in controversy over $5 million, though no specific sum is demanded. Grammarly CEO Shishir Mehrotra apologized and said the feature was disabled while the company assesses the impact.
Scarlett Johansson has accused OpenAI of using a voice eerily similar to her performance in the film "Her" without her consent, sparking a backlash in Hollywood against AI technologies. This dispute highlights ongoing concerns about AI's use of copyrighted material and the right of publicity, with industry executives wary of potential collaborations with tech companies like OpenAI. The controversy underscores the need for clearer legal protections for voice and likeness in the age of AI.
The estate of George Carlin has settled a lawsuit with podcasters who used AI to impersonate the late comedian's voice and style for an unauthorized special. The settlement marks the first resolution to a lawsuit over the misappropriation of a celebrity's voice using AI tools and comes amid growing concerns in Hollywood over the exploitation of personal brands without consent. The settlement includes an injunction barring further use of the video and serves as a blueprint for resolving similar disputes in the future. The legal battle stemmed from an hourlong special released on the podcast's YouTube channel, where an AI-generated George Carlin narrated commentary over images created by AI. The settlement comes as lawmakers are introducing legislation to prohibit the publication and distribution of unauthorized digital replicas, including deepfakes and voice clones.
George Carlin's estate is suing the creators of an AI-generated comedy special that mimics the deceased comedian's voice and humor without consent or compensation. The lawsuit seeks to remove the special and claims violations of right of publicity laws. This legal battle highlights concerns over the unauthorized use of AI to impersonate people and comes amid legislative efforts to prohibit the distribution of unauthorized digital replicas, including deepfakes and voice clones.