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What Happened to Meghan Markle’s Archetypes Podcast?


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The first season of Archetypes on Spotify, Meghan Markle's podcast, ended in November 2022. As there are no words yet if there will be a second season, what happened to the podcast of Prince Harry's wife?

Prince Harry and Meghan reportedly have a $32-million deal with Spotify, giving them a platform to launch their own podcast, Archetypes, under their Archewell Audio. But what will be the podcast's future after the first season's release?

The Future of Archetypes

The first season of Archetypes featured 12 episodes with A-list guests, like Serena Williams, Mariah Carey, Paris Hilton, Andy Cohen, Mindy Kaling, and more.

Of course, the former actress herself talked about her life in the U.S. with her husband, Prince Harry, and two kids, Archie and Lilibet, after stepping down from their senior royal roles in the U.K. in 2020.

But as the first season ended, it's not yet the end of the podcast. So, will there be Archetypes Season 2?

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"We're working on other ways to keep the conversation going," Meghan said during the series' closing episode via Town and Country Mag. "But just know that as we close out this season of Archetypes, that I thank you. Thank you for listening and learning with me. This has been liberating and healing, and it's been fun."

Though the former Suits star didn't confirm a second season, she left fans hopeful for the show's return.

Archetypes' Trademark Application Issue

Changes may happen in Meghan's Archetypes podcast after being denied its trademark application.

The Duchess of Sussex's production company reportedly learned its application to trademark Archetypes, submitted in 2022, was refused by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on January 18.

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Why? It was because of a "likelihood of confusion" with a current trademark, per CheatSheet.

The name was found to be "too similar, identical in appearance, sound, and meaning" to the one Project Miracle IP Holdings registered in May 2018.

But fans don't have to worry, there's still hope to trademark Archetypes. Archewell Audio still has until April 2023 to continue its application, extend it, or abandon it altogether.

Overcoming the Trademark Refusal

Intellectual property lawyer and legal firm Foot Anstey partner Paul Cox revealed a way to overcome the trademark refusal.

Meghan must only submit "arguments" that will "persuade the examiner there is no likelihood of confusion with the earlier mark."

Alternatively, Project Miracle IP Holdings can only complain that the Archetypes podcast's name infringed on their trademark if they're "concerned."

Cox explained that legal action is usually costly and requires "detailed consideration."

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If the U.S.-based company doesn't feel Archetypes will cause any commercial damage, it may not invest the "time, energy, and money" to prevent the name's use, even if it can do so.

Hence, Archetypes may continue using its name, while Archewell Audio may submit a "standard response" to counter the denied trademark application.

The podcast may continue without an official U.S. registration if it doesn't work. Another alternative is that Meghan can buy the rights from the current trademark holder.

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