Meghan Markle Tries To Trademark Greek Word 'Archetype' For Her Podcast, Ends Mayhew Patronage

After Meghan Markle announced that her first series of podcasts for audio streaming giant Spotify would be called "Archetypes," the Duchess of Sussex is now trying to trademark the Greek word "archetype."

The application was made at the United States Patent and Trademark Office last month, reported Daily Mail. It covers the use of "archetypes," which is a word that derives from ancient Greek. It first entered into English usage around the 1540s. The list of services and goods involved are "in the fields of cultural treatment of women and stereotypes facing women." They include TV shows, podcasts, CDs, DVDs and entertainment services distributed through satellite and cable TV, the internet, streaming media, webcasts, wireless devices, mobile applications and set-top boxes.

According to Greek City Times, if the trademark is approved, it would mean that every other human being or company would be banned from using the word.

Archewell Audio, which is one of the 11 companies established by Meghan and her husband Prince Harry, made the application. This means that the couple own the trademark rather than Spotify. It was announced that the couple’s Spotify podcast will debut this summer, which is 18 months after the deal was signed. As the host of "Archetypes," Meghan will speak to experts, historians, and women who have experienced being typecast.

Meanwhile, the former actress announced the end of her patronage with UK's animal charity Mayhew, reported Daily Mail. The 40-year-old, who is currently living in Montecito, had been patron of the organization since 2019. The charity said in a statement posted on Instagram that it had been a "busy and productive three years together where we have gained so much of her kind support...(Markle) you'll always be part of the Mayhew family."

In an open letter shared by the charity, Meghan wrote that the "emotional support of a rescue animal is unparalleled," and that as "you'll soon realize; it is not you who saves them, it is they who save you." She remained in the position even after stepping down as a senior royal as it wasn't given by Queen Elizabeth. The Duchess held it in a private capacity.

After quitting her royal duties, she had to give up her patronages of the National Theater and the Association of Commonwealth Universities.