
Taylor Swift has taken an unusual legal step by filing a trademark application for her voice with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The move comes at a time when the use of artificial intelligence to mimic artists' voices is becoming increasingly widespread.
According to documents filed with the USPTO , the singer submitted two audio samples that begin with the phrase “Hey, it’s Taylor” and promote her latest album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” Another document also includes a photograph of her on stage, which was brought to the attention of intellectual property attorney Josh Gerben.
Sources close to the process have revealed that Taylor Swift has not yet made a public comment on this initiative. Her press office has also refused to provide details, leaving the matter open to interpretation and public discussion.
The move comes months after actor Matthew McConaughey filed similar trademarks to protect his likeness against unauthorized replications. https://t.co/b9AqtN0Tbh
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The move is seen as a safeguard against the rise of artificial intelligence-generated content, which can mimic the voice and image of artists without permission. Taylor Swift herself has previously expressed concern about this phenomenon, especially after a fake photo of her was used in a Donald Trump political campaign in 2024.
She is not the first to take such a step. Actor Matthew McConaughey has previously applied to protect his voice from unauthorized use by artificial intelligence systems, opening up a wider debate in Hollywood about artists' rights.
Meanwhile, similar cases have increased pressure for stronger legal regulation. Actress Scarlett Johansson has also taken legal action in the past over the unauthorized use of her image in artificial intelligence applications.
This development shows that the fight to protect artistic identity in the age of AI is becoming increasingly serious, as music and film stars are looking for new ways to maintain control over their voice and image.

