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Meghan Markle soft-launched her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, back in March.
Although there has been no news on when the company will officially release its products, it has been revealed that the Duchess has suffered a setback
The companyβs name, inspired by the colloquial name for Santa Barbara, California, has had its trademark application refused, with the application noting that it is a “commonly used nickname” for the area.
The US Patent and Trademark Office stated that all applicants must “leave geographic names free for all businesses operating in the same area,β meaning there has been no exclusive claim to the name.
Registration is refused because the applied-for mark is primarily geographically descriptive,β the Office stated.
The letter also provided a detailed breakdown of the products Meghan plans to sell, such as jams, yoga equipment, and kitchenware. However, the application requires more clarity regarding the exact details of her products.
For instance, the exact ingredient breakdown of her jams, as well as the specific details of the kitchen utensils and crockery she plans to stock, must be clarified as they fit into more than one category. Additionally, Meghan must provide a signature on the application.