Artificial intelligence has transformed how media is created, enabling machines to replicate human speech with remarkable realism. While these technologies unlock new creative and commercial possibilities, they also raise a fundamental legal question: who owns a person’s voice once it has been cloned by AI? The Rise of Voice Cloning Early text-to-speech tools have evolved into sophisticated AI systems capable of recreating a person’s unique vocal characteristics including ton

After nearly a year on the picket line, voice and performance-capture actors in the video game industry have reached a landmark deal with publishers — a moment that firmly places gaming companies in the same labor league as Hollywood’s biggest studios. For decades, video game giants were treated as tech companies, striking union agreements tailored to their unique medium. Under the new Interactive Media Agreement, they’ve joined TV and film studios in accepting union terms on

While celebrities often trademark their names and common catchphrases to protect and monetize their personal brands, there are notable limitations to the intellectual property protections they can secure. Trademarks must be used in commerce; merely registering a phrase without actual commercial use will not result in protection. Additionally, a trademark application will not be allowed if it creates a likelihood of confusion issue with an existing trademark. Furthermore, comm

Actor James Dean died in 1955 at the age of 24 but that has not stopped him from appearing in the new action film “Finding Jack.” The film is set to feature Dean in a co-starring role, using computer images generated from old footage. While the producers and film makers appear to have legally acquired Dean’s personality rights, many feel the role does a disservice to Dean’s legacy. CLICK HERE FOR FULL ARTICLE