Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice and likeness in the age of AI
Swift has filed for three trademark applications, including one covering her voice speaking the phrase, "Hey, it's Taylor."
Last updated: 2026-04-29 20:35:55 ET
Swift has filed for three trademark applications, including one covering her voice speaking the phrase, "Hey, it's Taylor."
Swift's image and voice have been used in countless AI-generated deepfakes - from false advertising to fake political endorsements to explicit images.
Star lodges applications for a photo and two audio clips in apparent attempt to protect her image and voice.
The singer’s company filed three applications on Friday after Matthew McConaughey launched similar strategyTaylor Swift has filed applications to tr...
The United States Patent and Trademark Office is arguing the phrase describes a discounted food bundle – not anything unique to McDonald’s.
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