Dua Lipa vs. Samsung

Lesson overview

What happens when one of the world’s biggest companies uses a celebrity’s photo to sell products without permission? That’s the question at the heart of Dua Lipa’s lawsuit against Samsung. She wants $15 million and a court order to make them stop. This lesson uses the story as a jumping-off point for discussion about image rights, corporate accountability, and why copyright law exists. A natural fit for esl news lessons on law, media, or modern life.