However, her trademark application faced rejection in January by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) due to the potential for confusion with an existing trademark of the same name.The term "archetypes" had already been registered by the U.S.-based company Project Miracle IP Holdings in May 2018.
According to insider sources, Meghan was unable to cover the legal costs associated with the trademark dispute, leading to financial constraints that are now affecting the operations of Archule Audio, the home of the podcast.
In a significant move, core staff members, including Harrison Colcord, Beth Harrelly, Claire Lachlan, Sean Annette, Miranda Barbatt, Chanel Sinek, and Serena Regan, have removed their job titles at Archule Audio, indicating ongoing issues with salary payments.
Critics have expressed sympathy for those who invested their time and effort in fighting the trademark application and have accused Meghan of resorting to legal tactics to intimidate her opponents. Speculation has also arisen regarding Meghan's financial situation, including rumors of a potential divorce from Prince Harry as her investments face decline.
One critic remarked, "She uses lawyers to threaten and coerce people into submission. I'm glad that she didn't succeed this time, but it's disheartening to see a small company caught off guard." Others pointed out that it appears Archule Audio attaches its name to charitable endeavors to appear legitimate but channels most of the revenue toward itself, with only a small portion going to charity.
Notably, the couple's multi-million-pound Spotify deal was terminated in June after their "Archetypes" podcast failed to produce sufficient content for the full payout, with Spotify executive Bill Simmons referring to them as "grifters."
Despite the challenges faced by the podcast, Meghan continued her efforts to secure the trademark even after the Spotify deal had been canceled. However, the application has now been withdrawn following an unsuccessful 17-month battle to protect the podcast's title.
While the "Archetypes" podcast had gained an estimated 11 million weekly listeners, its ranking had significantly dropped on Spotify's U.S. charts by the 10th episode.
Meanwhile, Duke of Sussex Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have received a lifestyle warning after being seen mingling with Hollywood A-listers at a charity event. Royal expert Russell Myers noted that the couple might be seeking funding for new projects as they require substantial financial resources to maintain their luxurious California lifestyle.
Their recent surprise appearance at Kevin Costner's "1805 Live" charity event for First Responders garnered attention from Ellen DeGeneres, Oprah Winfrey, and other prominent figures. Russell Myers indicated that this joint appearance suggests the couple may be cooking up new ventures as they engage with Hollywood's influential circles.
