The legendary singer joins Taylor Swift and a growing chorus of stars who are turning to novel legal efforts to protect their voices against AI cloning.
Lionel Richie headlines performs in May 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Lionel Richie has applied for trademarks on the sound of his voice, including his iconic song lyric “Hello, is it me you’re looking for?”
The legendary singer filed four applications Thursday (June 11) at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, covering sound recordings of his voice singing choruses to his famous songs, also including “Say You, Say Me,” “Easy Like Sunday Morning” and “All Night Long.”
