Meghan Markle's lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, is facing some serious hurdles before it even hits the shelves. The brand has been denied a trademark for its name by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) because, well, 'American Riviera' is basically synonymous with Santa Barbara, C
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When Meghan Markle unveiled her lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard, hopes were high that it would be the next big thing. But six months later, the launch has been delayed while the Duchess struggles to find a suitable CEO. Questions abound: Is this just growing pains for any new venture? Or a
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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
Meghan Markle is set to launch her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, later this year. The Duchess of Sussex, known for her fashion sense and previous blog, 'The Tig,' will offer a range of products from tableware and drinkware to jellies and cookbooks. Sounds delightful, right? But before
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
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
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
