Taylor Swift wants to trademark her voice and likeness. Will others follow suit?
Taylor Swift has filed trademark applications to protect her voice and likeness amid growing concerns over AI technology. Her filings include specific sound marks and an image trademark related to her performances. This move reflects a broader trend among celebrities seeking to safeguard their identities in the age of artificial intelligence.
- ▪Taylor Swift recently filed three trademark applications with the US Patent and Trademark Office.
- ▪The applications cover sound marks of her voice and an image trademark of her performing.
- ▪Other celebrities, like Matthew McConaughey, have also sought trademarks to protect their identities.
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