Samsung has filed a motion to dismiss a $15 million lawsuit brought by Dua Lipa, arguing that the singer does not hold trademark rights over her own image. The filing sets up a legal dispute over how far publicity and likeness protections extend when no formal trademark is registered.
A hearing on the motion is scheduled for December 14 in the US District Court for the Central District of California. The case could have implications for how brands use artist likenesses in marketing without direct licensing agreements.
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