Taylor Swift just filed to trademark her voice. Here's why that matters for every creator, and the 8 brand deal contract clauses you need to read before you sign anything.

In this episode, I walk through the eight contract clauses in brand deals that quietly strip creators of their rights, including the AI replica clause that Taylor Swift's legal team is working to address through trademark law. What each clause means, why it matters, and what you can do contractually right now.

Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction: Taylor Swift just applied to register her voice as a trademark
(02:52) Why this matters for every creator, and what you can do about it
(03:44) Clause 1: "All rights," "in perpetuity," "worldwide license"
(05:20) Clause 2: Work-for-hire, and what the Supreme Court said
(08:51) Clause 3: Assignment vs. licensing
(10:21) Clause 4: Your name, voice, and likeness
(11:01) Clause 5: The AI replica clause
(14:40) Clause 6: Exclusivity and non-compete language
(16:07) Clause 7: FTC disclosure—who gets sued when it goes wrong
(17:49) Clause 8: Indemnification
(10:23) Practical takeaway and the free checklist

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Avoid the legal horrors and keep rocking your IP.🎸🕷

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