Meghan Markle’s new homeware brand American Riviera Orchard faced a setback as the US Patent and Trademark Office rejected her application to trademark the name ‘American Riviera’. The Duchess of Sussex wanted to feature the nickname for the California coastline near her Montecito mansion in her company’s name, but officials stated that businesses cannot trademark geographic locations. Now, the office is raising concerns about the brand’s potential confusion with existing trademarks.
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Has the British summer changed beyond recognition?
This summer in the UK has seen extreme weather, including heatwaves, hosepipe bans, flooding, and Storm Floris, leading to record warmth with the second-hottest June and fifth-hottest July on record. As perceptions of British summers shift due to climate change, the question arises whether the traditional view of mixed summers should be revised in light of these changes. Want More Context? 🔎
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