Drag Queen Pattie Gonia Says She'll Fight $1 Patagonia Case
Summary
Drag queen and climate activist Pattie Gonia is fighting a $1 trademark lawsuit from outdoor clothing company Patagonia. Patagonia says it must protect its brand name, while Pattie Gonia says the case threatens her identity and environmental work.Key Facts
- Pattie Gonia is the drag persona of photographer Wyn Wiley from Nebraska.
- Patagonia filed the trademark lawsuit in January in California federal court.
- The company wants to protect its brand name and prevent confusion with Pattie Gonia’s merchandise.
- Patagonia says it tried to settle the dispute before starting the lawsuit.
- Pattie Gonia has a community of over 3 million people and raises money for environmental causes.
- The lawsuit could force her to stop using the Pattie Gonia name and affect her advocacy work.
- Patagonia seeks only $1 in damages but could incur expensive legal fees for Pattie Gonia.
- Patagonia was founded in 1973 by climber and environmentalist Yvon Chouinard.
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