Meghan's attempt to trademark the podcast's name, 'Archetypes,' began in March but faced rejection from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in January due to potential confusion with an existing trademark held by the U.S.-based company Miracle IP Project, registered in May 2018.
Sources indicate that Meghan struggled to cover the costs of competing brands and currently faces financial constraints in maintaining operations at Archworld Studios. In a surprising move, core employees, including Harrison Collier, Beth Hartley, Claire Laughlin, Sean Annette Rand, Barbitt Chanel Sack, and Reagan, had their positions terminated at Archworld Studios due to salary issues.
Critics express sympathy for those who invested time and effort in pursuing the trademark registration and accuse Meghan of using lawyers to intimidate opponents. Speculation is rife about Meghan's financial difficulties, with some suggesting a possible divorce from Prince Harry as her investments decline. Harry is perceived to be at a smaller company, seemingly unaware of these developments.
The termination of the Sussexes' multi-million-pound Spotify contract in June further fueled divorce speculations. The Archetypes podcast struggled to produce enough content to fulfill the contract, leading to its termination. Spotify's CEO, Bill Simmons, claimed contract violations. Despite these challenges, Meghan continued her efforts to revive the trademark bid, which were documented by the USPTO. However, the application has now been withdrawn after an unsuccessful 17-month battle to defend the podcast title.
Despite releasing only 12 episodes, the Archetypes podcast garnered approximately 11 million weekly listeners. However, its ranking dropped significantly on the U.S. podcast charts by the 10th episode.
In other news, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have recently been seen socializing with Hollywood stars at a charity event, sparking speculation about their financial endeavors. Royal expert Russell Myers suggests that the couple may be seeking funding for new projects to maintain their lavish lifestyle in California.
Harry and Meghan's joint appearance hints at potential future endeavors, as they engage with prominent figures in Hollywood. Observers are eagerly awaiting their next move.
