Meghan Markle Faces Another Setback as Hollywood Aspirations Falter

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Meghan Markle’s Hollywood ambitions have encountered yet another obstacle. The Duchess of Sussex, who had been gearing up to launch her lifestyle brand "American Riviera Orchard" alongside a Netflix series, recently faced a setback with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). According to official documentation obtained by The Daily Mail, Markle's latest trademark application was rejected, casting uncertainty over her upcoming project.

Trademark Rejection

The USPTO raised concerns about the brand's logo, particularly the stylized "O" in the brand's name. The rejection notice pointed out inconsistencies in the logo’s description, stating that the "description is inconsistent with the mark on the drawing." The document explained: "Descriptions must be accurate and identify only those literal and design elements appearing in the mark." The rejection came after USPTO deemed that the "O" in the logo was unrecognizable due to its stylized form.

Suggested Amendments

The patent office has provided suggestions for amendments, recommending a description that reads: "The mark consists of a double-lined octagon enclosing the stylized and overlapping letters ‘AR’ and incorporating decorative and looping lines. The letter 'A' contains a stylized flower at the top." These changes may help Markle's team refile the application and move forward with the brand.

Previous Trademark Issues

This isn’t Meghan’s first clash with the USPTO. Her initial application was previously denied as it attempted to trademark "American Riviera," a name tied to the geographic region where she resides in Montecito. Trademarking geographic locations is typically prohibited.

Team Response

Despite the setback, sources close to Markle indicated her team is considering alternatives. According to The Express, a source remarked: "The team are thinking of backups as we speak just in case." They added, "They are aware that Kim K also changed her brand name after launch, and it still did amazingly well." Markle’s team remains optimistic despite the last-minute hurdle.

Conclusion

As Markle’s Hollywood pursuits face this latest challenge, it appears her team is strategizing behind the scenes to overcome the trademark issue. Whether she follows in the footsteps of business moguls like Kim Kardashian by pivoting after the launch remains to be seen. For now, Markle’s debut into the lifestyle space is on hold, pending trademark revisions.

Source: Irish Star