Patagonia sues drag queen Pattie Gonia over trademark dispute
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Cody Corrall, Mel Woods
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Summary
Outdoor clothing brand Patagonia has filed a lawsuit against drag queen and climate activist Pattie Gonia, alleging that her commercial use of the name "Pattie Gonia" (a near-copy of "Patagonia") poses long-term threats to their brand. The lawsuit, filed in January, seeks $1 in damages plus legal fees. Pattie Gonia publicly spoke out about the lawsuit last week, claiming it's an attempt to erase her and strip her of her name. The case involves Pattie Gonia's 2024 trademark application for exclusive rights to the name.
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Patagonia is suing the drag artist for $1 in damages in addition to legal fees.
The complaint, filed in January, alleges that Pattie Gonia's use of a 'near-copy' name commercially—in addition to her 2024 trademark application for exclusive rights to that name—pose 'long-term threats' to the company's
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