In March 2012, Topshop started selling a t-shirt featuring a photo of Rihanna taken by an independent photographer. Topshop had a licence to use the copyright on the image but no permission from Rihanna.

The superstar contended that the sale of such a t-shirt without her authorisation infringed her rights. Topshop did not agree.

On March 30, 2012, Rihanna filed a lawsuit with the chancery division - a part of the high court of justice that deals with intellectual property ...