AI Voice Cloning Lawsuits: Can Google Legally Copy Your Voice?

Intellectual Property News, patent law, trademark law, copyright law, AI law, intellectual property strategy, and innovation protection insights with Richard Gearhart. Can artificial intelligence legally copy your voice without your permission? In this episode we explore the growing legal battle over AI voice cloning, including lawsuits accusing Google of using journalists' recordings to train AI systems, the landmark Lerman v. Lovo decision, and why current U.S. copyright law offers surprisingly little protection for voices. Learn how AI companies train voice models, what rights creators currently have, the proposed NO FAKES Act, TRAIN Act, and CLEAR Act, and what these developments mean for podcasters, broadcasters, voice actors, journalists, and anyone creating content online. If you have an idea or an invention that you want to protect, Team at Gearhart Law helps entrepreneurs turn ideas into protected assets. You can visit www.learnmoreaboutpatents.com or www.learnmoreabouttrademarks.com or a free consultation and practical guides to get you started. Richard Gearhart, Esq. is a life sciences intellectual property attorney and Founding Partner of Gearhart Law, LLC, with over 30 years of experience helping pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, diagnostics, and health-tech companies protect and commercialize innovation. A trained chemist and former senior in-house IP leader, he advises founders, executives, and investors on patents, trademarks, licensing, and IP strategy aligned with fundraising, regulatory pathways, and long-term enterprise value. As an active angel investor, Richard also brings a unique insider perspective on valuation, risk, and growth—making him a trusted voice at the intersection of innovation, law, and business strategy. Read more at: https://gearhartlaw.com/