Meghan Markle’s new brand As Ever has been banned from selling clothing because it is likely to cause confusion, documents have revealed.
The Mail on Sunday revealed that documents filed at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in October 2022 by Meghan’s lawyers showed how the duchess had originally applied for permission to sell a number of lifestyle goods under her new brand, including jam, dog biscuits, aprons and other items of clothing.
However, USPTO ruled that Meghan, 43, would not be able to sell clothing because her company’s name was too similar to Chinese ‘fast fashion’ brand ASEVER, which is based in Shenzhen.
USPTO said: “The marks are identical in sound and virtually identical in appearance and are thus confusingly similar for the purposes of determining likelihood of confusion.”
As reported by The Mail On Sunday, Meghan’s lawyers had to file another application as a result of this partial-rejection, which did not apply for permission to sell clothing. This revised trademark application for ‘As Ever’ was then fully approved.
Mega influencer’ Meghan Markle tipped to make thousands if she avoids one thing
EXCLUSIVE: Meghan Markle could make thousands off her Instagram account alone if she is careful not to do one particular thing, a PR expert has warned.
The Duchess of Sussex has been particularly active this month on her official Instagram – launched on New Year’s Day – giving us an unprecedented glimpse into her life.
Now a PR expert has said that as Meghan – who was dubbed a “mega influencer” – braces for the launch of her lifestyle series on Netflix, as well as her brand, As Ever, this spring, she could potentially make a big profit for herself just off her social media alone if she carries on posting as regularly.
King Charles hopes Meghan has success in Netflix series, insiders say
King Charles is hoping Meghan Markle has success in her upcoming Netflix series, royal insiders have revealed.
Despite the fact Meghan, 43, and Prince Harry, 40, have been critical of aspects of royal life since they quit and moved overseas in 2020, the monarch, 76, is reportedly hoping his son and daughter-in-law continue to achieve in their business ventures out in America.
Richard Eden wrote in The Daily Mail: “Courtiers tell me that members of the Royal Family actually hope the American duchess’s eight-part series will be a hit when it is released.
“Everyone wants it to be a success. And that’s because, if it is, she and Harry won’t need to exploit their royal connections again.
Prince William and Princess Kate set to be invited to US by Donald Trump
The Prince and Princess of Wales are likely to be invited to the US this year by President Donald Trump.
Prince William, 42, and Princess Kate, 43, are expecting an invite to Washington DC over the next few weeks as Trump is set to meet UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer within days.
A source told the Mail: “President Trump very much enjoyed meeting Prince William in France.
“He was wowed by William and thinks he’s a great guy. He will officially invite both the Prince and Princess of Wales to visit Washington but understands if the Princess of Wales’ health issues prevent her from coming.
