20 February 2020TrademarksRory O'Neill

Arcane TM law could derail Harry and Meghan’s ‘Sussex Royal’ brand

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s ‘ Sussex Royal’ brand is reportedly under threat, and one stumbling block could come in the form of the UK’s law covering use of the term ‘royal’ in trademarks.

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