Dua Lipa Wins Domain Dispute Over Fake Merch Seller
The World Intellectual Property Organization transferred a Hong Kong-linked merchandise domain to the pop singer after ruling the seller acted in bad faith.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Pop
The World Intellectual Property Organization has transferred the domain name 'dualipa-asiastore.com' to pop star Dua Lipa after ruling against a Hong Kong-based seller who sold clothing, canvas bags, and headwear under her name. The operation has been shut down.
Why it matters
The ruling shows how artists can use international intellectual property procedures to reclaim domain names used to sell unauthorized merchandise. It also underscores the scale of commercial interest surrounding major pop stars.
Radical22 Ltd, Dua Lipa's company, earned more than $3 million last year from songs, royalties, touring, and legitimate merchandise sales. The source does not break down how much of that total came from merchandise alone.
The players
Dua Lipa
British pop singer and songwriter, age 31, whose name and merchandise were the subject of the domain dispute and whose reported net worth is $200 million.
World Intellectual Property Organization
United Nations agency that administers international intellectual property dispute resolution, including domain name disputes, and which ruled in favor of Dua Lipa.
The details
The World Intellectual Property Organization reviewed the dispute and found the Hong Kong-based seller, identified as 'Gary,' had acted in bad faith by selling clothing, canvas bags, and headwear under the 'dualipa-asiastore.com' domain. The domain has been transferred to Dua Lipa and the operation shut down.
Timeline
Last year: Dua Lipa's company Radical22 Ltd reported over $3 million in earnings from songs, royalties, touring, and merchandise.
November 5, 2026: Reporting on the legal victory and domain transfer was published.
Industry Dynamics
The case applies the WIPO UDRP bad-faith standard, the same framework celebrities and brands have used for years to reclaim domains selling unauthorized merchandise. It shows that the pop music business increasingly relies on international trademark enforcement to protect merchandise revenue.
Fans looking for official Dua Lipa merchandise should now rely on verified artist channels, since the unauthorized domain has been shut down. The ruling removes one site that sold clothing and bags under her name.
The takeaway
Fans shopping for artist merchandise should verify that a site is run by the artist or an official licensee before buying. Domain names that combine an artist's name with a country or store term are a common source of counterfeit goods.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Mail Online.
