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Lionel Richie Seeks Trademark Protection for Voice Sound Clips Amid Rising Celebrity AI Voice Safeguards
Music legend Lionel Richie has filed four trademark applications with the US Patent and Trademark Office to protect distinctive audio clips of his voice. The filings, covering phrases from his hit songs, aim to establish new legal safeguards for celebrity voices in the era of AI-generated deepfakes. Intellectual prope…
Monday, June 15, 2026