Meg’s Trademark Bid Fails as Key Employees Depart Archwell Audio Project

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, faced a setback as her attempt to trademark the name “Archetypes” was thwarted by the departure of seven crucial employees from the Archwell Audio project.

The employees left after reportedly not receiving their salaries, leading to the Duchess being compelled to abandon her bid to protect the name.

The journey to trademark the name began for Meghan in March of the previous year when the initial application was submitted.

However, in January, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) rejected the application due to potential confusion with an existing trademark held by a US-based company, Project Miracle IP Holdings, registered in May 2018.

Financial constraints forced Meghan to relinquish her pursuit as she lacked the necessary funds to cover the legal expenses involved in the trademark dispute.

Sources revealed that the Duchess now faces challenges in sustaining the operations of Archwell Audio due to financial constraints.

In a surprising turn of events, this morning witnessed the core staff members, including Harrison Colcord, Beth Herrely, Clara Loughlin, Sean Annett, Miranda Barbet, Chanel Sinek, and Serena Regan, removing the title of Archwell Audio from their job descriptions on Leiderlink.

This action underscored the inability of Meghan to meet her obligations towards her staff.

The fallout from the failed trademark bid has left many feeling sympathetic towards those who invested time, money, and effort in the legal battle.

Meghan's aggressive legal tactics have drawn criticism, with observers relieved that her efforts were unsuccessful this time, sparing a small company from unexpected repercussions.

Speculation now swirls around Meghan's relationship with Prince Harry, with suggestions that their marriage could be under strain amidst financial challenges.

Reports indicate that the couple's investment in projects like the Invictus Games may have strained their resources, possibly contributing to the current predicament.

The scrutiny on Archwell's financial practices has intensified, with allegations that the organization primarily benefits itself rather than focusing on charitable endeavors.

Concerns about the couple's financial decisions have mounted, especially following the termination of Meghan's multi-million pound Spotify deal due to insufficient content production.

Despite the setback with Spotify, recent filings with the USPTO revealed that Archwell revived its trademark application for the “Archetypes” podcast title.

However, the prolonged legal battle ended in failure, resulting in the withdrawal of the application after 17 months of efforts to secure protection for the title.

The podcast “Archetypes,” which garnered an estimated 11 million weekly listeners, experienced a decline in popularity, dropping to 22nd in Spotify's US rankings by its tenth episode.

The decision to discontinue the podcast was described as a mutual agreement between Spotify and Archwell Audio, with sources hinting at content-related issues as a factor in the termination of the deal.

As the future of Archwell Audio remains uncertain, questions arise about potential rebranding efforts and platform migration.

The dynamics of Meghan and Harry's partnership in both business and personal ventures are under scrutiny, with implications of a possible divorce and asset division looming over their endeavors.