Meghan Markle’s bid to become a lifestyle guru with her own brand has hit a huge setback, with American Riviera Orchard branded a “multi-billion dollar problem”. The Duchess of Sussex has now been hit with legal trouble over her brand, which includes pricey jams and gourmet dog biscuits, after her application to have it trademarked was rejected. Meghan’s bid to trademark the name hit a hurdle after a similarly-named company lodged a letter of protest with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
The Duchess has now been given three months to respond to the “non-final office action”, which was issued by the office. Meghan Markle’s lifestyle brand has been hit with another setback. Picture: Getty Images via AFP The rival company, named Royal Riviera, was started in 1910 and is part of the Harry and David company, which sells premium food and gift products.
Last month, sources close to Meghan revealed to the Daily Mail that the US Patents and Trademarks Office noted “irregularities” that must be “corrected” before the full-scale launch of her brand scheduled for next year. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are insisting on being addressed formally. Picture: AFP It came as the newly appointed CEO of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 revealed how he was told to address Meghan ahead of their first meeting earlier this year.
Despite Prince Harry and Meghan previously insisting on informality, it appears they are now opting for formal titles. Scott M.
