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Sep 06 2024CELEBRITIES

Meghan Markle's New Venture: Investing in Herself and Others

Meghan Markle is embracing a new chapter of 'investing' - not just in other women-owned businesses, but in herself. The Duchess of Sussex opened up to the New York Times about her role as a small-scale venture capitalist, revealing she has between five and ten brands in her portfolio that she financ

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Sep 06 2024CELEBRITIES

Meghan Markle's Riviera Dreams: Trademark Troubles and a Jam-Packed Launch?

Meghan Markle's lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, has hit a snag before it even officially opens its doors. The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has rejected Markle's trademark application, citing the geographical nature of the name. The USPTO argues that 'American Riviera' is too

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Sep 06 2024CELEBRITIES

Is Meghan Markle's Brand Built on a Foundation of Popularity?

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is taking a leap into the world of entrepreneurship with her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard. The brand, which focuses on a curated selection of products, seems to be inspired by her California lifestyle. But there's a snag! Meghan's trademark appli

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Sep 06 2024CELEBRITIES

Is 'American Riviera Orchard' Just Too Sweet a Name? Meghan Markle's Trademark Troubles Spark Debate

Meghan Markle's trademark application for 'American Riviera Orchard' was recently rejected by the USPTO for trying to trademark a geographic place. Her team is looking into backup names, but insist it won't be a major setback like Kim Kardashian's 'Kimono' rebranding controversy in 2019. Markle ha

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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Paris Hilton's 'Infinite Icon': Can She Really Save Pop Music?

Paris Hilton is back after an 18-year hiatus with her highly anticipated sophomore album, 'Infinite Icon.' She claims she's here to 'save pop music,' a bold statement considering the genre's current state. Hilton's first album, 'Paris,' was a bubbly reflection of her early 2000s party girl persona.

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

135 Nicaraguans Freed: A Victory or a Political Pawn?

The US government celebrated the release of 135 Nicaraguan political prisoners, now in Guatemala seeking refuge in other countries. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan called it a humanitarian victory, emphasizing that no one should be jailed for peacefully expressing themselves. But is this t

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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Small Town Secrets Shrouded in Darkness: A Gripping Mystery Unfolds Under the Shadow of an Eclipse

In the sleepy French countryside of Aubrac, where majestic landscapes meet small-town intrigue, a dark mystery unfolds under the eerie glow of an eclipse. When teenage love turns tragic and a young girl disappears after being shot, two women cops must navigate the tangled web of secrets that bind th

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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Penguin's Bloody Ascent to Gotham City's Throne

Colin Farrell returns as Oswald Cobblepot, aka The Penguin, in the spin-off series set a week after The Batman. In Gotham City on the brink of chaos, Cobblepot must battle Cristin Milioti's Sofia Falcone (The Hangman) and Rhenzy Feliz's Victor Aguilar to claim his spot as kingpin. He will rise abo

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Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

Demure Drama: The Viral Phrase Trademark War

The internet has crowned its latest queen of vocabulary: Jools Lebron. Her regal decree? "Very demure, very mindful." Since uttering those now-famous words on TikTok in early August to describe her workday look, the transgender woman's playful phrase has taken social media by storm. Fans from all co

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Sep 06 2024BUSINESS

Can You Trademark 'Very Demure'? The Battle for Viral Phrases

This summer, the internet fell in love with 'very demure, very mindful' thanks to TikTok creator Jools Lebron. Now, she's trying to trademark those words, sparking a conversation about who owns viral trends and how to protect them. Lebron's trademark application covers entertainment and advertising

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