Fresh blow for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry as Archetypes patent bid fails amid Kate Middleton rumours; Scottish Daily Express, June 22, 2023

Douglas Dickie,  Scottish Daily Express; Fresh blow for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry as Archetypes patent bid fails amid Kate Middleton rumours

"Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been dealt a fresh blow after an attempt to trademark their Archetypes podcast failed. The Sussexes had hoped to bag exclusive rights to the name as they look to find a new platform for it after splitting with Spotify.

But their hopes were dashed by the US Patent and Trademark Office which refused to grant the request due to potential confusion with an existing company. Meghan had produced just 12 episodes and a Christmas special of Archetypes for Spotify before the £18 million deal was ended...

However, it emerged that a trademark for Archetypes LLC already existed. An Arizonian firm claimed it in 2015 for use in a series of books and articles about "nutrition, fitness, sexuality, psychological self-improvement"."

Five Royal Trademark Lessons from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex; IP Watchdog, February 8, 2020

William Honaker, IP Watchdog; Five Royal Trademark Lessons from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex

"This trademark filing provides the opportunity for many lessons to be learned.

The lessons:

1. You can keep an eye open (snoop) on your competition.
2. You should do a search to clear your trademark.
3. You should file before you announce your plans.
4. You should file in countries where you intend to use the trademark.
5. You should take advantage of your first filing date when filing in other countries."

Harry and Meghan seek global trademark for 'Sussex Royal' brand; The Guardian, January 12, 2020

Ben Quinn, The Guardian; Harry and Meghan seek global trademark for 'Sussex Royal' brand

"The application covering Australia, Canada, the EU and US was filed in December with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in the name of their new foundation, according to details online.

As well as the application to register Sussex Royal – which the couple have been using on their Instagram account and on a website launched last week as they announced they were “stepping back” as senior royals – one was also made to register “Sussex Royal the Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex”.

Six classes were listed in the applications, covering printed matter such as magazines and greeting cards, clothing ranging from footwear to pyjamas, charitable fundraising and management, as well as education and social care services including the organising and conducting of emotional support groups."

Harry and Meghan have trademarked their brand 'Sussex Royal'; CNN, January 9, 2020

Tiff Gault and Lindsay Isaac, CNN; Harry and Meghan have trademarked their brand 'Sussex Royal'

"According to the government body's website, Prince Harry and Meghan applied for the trademark back in June. The copyright, which was approved by the office and published on its website on December 19, applies to both the name 'Sussex Royal' and to their charitable organization 'The Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.'"