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Drag Queen Pattie Gonia Slams Patagonia's Lawsuit, Alleges $1 Million Cost
Patagonia says the performer’s trademark bid and branded merchandise could confuse consumers, while Pattie Gonia says the case could cost more than $1 million.
- On Wednesday, drag queen and climate activist Pattie Gonia announced she will fight a $1 trademark lawsuit filed by outdoor apparel giant Patagonia, escalating a dispute over her name and environmental work.
- Patagonia filed the California federal lawsuit in January to protect its brand, alleging that Gonia's name and activities could confuse consumers about her relationship with the company.
- In an open letter posted to Instagram, Gonia argued the case threatens her 8-year career, warning it could "grind me down so far that I can't continue to operate."
- Challenging Patagonia's mission to save the home planet, Gonia invoked founder Yvon Chouinard's words: "You are what you do, not what you say you are," suggesting the lawsuit contradicts company values.
- Urging CEO Ryan Gellert and the Purpose Trust to intervene, Gonia stated, "I ask you to intervene and drop this lawsuit today," seeking resolution outside of court.
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Drag queen Pattie Gonia asks apparel company Patagonia to drop trademark infringement lawsuit
Drag queen and environmentalist Pattie Gonia asked the outdoor apparel company Patagonia to drop its trademark infringement lawsuit, saying it could lead to the erasure of the activist’s name and advocacy.
·United States
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US-Dragqueen Pattie Gonia is known for environmental activism. Now, the brand Patagonia, which is actually similar, is going against the name. And harvests a shitstorm online.
·Germany
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North Platte Nebraska's NewspaperDrag queen climate activist Pattie Gonia fights back against lawsuit filed by Patagonia
“My name is Pattie Gonia. I chose it. I built it. I’ve earned it. And I am not going anywhere. Patagonia, drop the lawsuit," she said.
·Cherokee County, United States
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The outdoor clothing company sued for $1 to a drag queen and environmental activist because of her art name
·Italy
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Leaning Left18Leaning Right5Center9Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Left
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C 28%
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