Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani Los Angeles Partner Reid Dammann and St. Louis Associate Donald Hageman achieved a favorable settlement for their client, a leading artificial intelligence and software company that excels in developing natural-sounding speech synthesis software using deep learning.
The legal dispute unfolded in the Central District of California, where the plaintiff, a voice-over actor, alleged that GRSM’s client used artificial intelligence to adopt and regenerate the plaintiff’s voice to the public for profit, without consent or compensation. The plaintiff asserted claims for violation of both statutory and common law rights of publicity, along with fraudulent inducement, unfair business practices, unjust enrichment, negligence, and misappropriation of property obtained through deception. The team’s strategic negotiation and robust defense successfully mitigated potential exposure and secured a favorable settlement that aligned with the client’s business objectives.
This outcome demonstrates the strength of GRSM’s Intellectual Property Litigation practice in managing complex trademark disputes. The team’s skilled litigators and deep IP knowledge ensure client assets are protected through tailored legal strategies.