[Opinion] Patagonia vs. Pattie Gonia: Who Has the Stronger Case? Trademark Lawyers Weigh In
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Patagonia vs. Pattie Gonia: Who has the stronger case? Trademark lawyers weigh in
A high-profile lawsuit between two well-known entities is never just tried in a courthouse; it’s also tried in the court of public opinion. And that’s exactly what’s happening with the Pattie Gonia vs. Patagonia copyright infringement case. The apparel company sued the drag queen in January after she applied for a trademark to sell merchandise and promote her activism and online marketing. This, the company alleges in a statement posted on its w…
The Patagonia brand filed a complaint in January for forgery against the American drag queen and environmental activist Pattie Gonia. She accuses her of violation of intellectual property. The activist denies and denounces an attempt to "remove" her identity as an activist.
Tensions Rise Between Drag Queen Pattie Gonia And Outdoor Clothing Brand
Drag queen and environmental activist Pattie Gonia, whose real name is Wyn Wiley, rejected Patagonia’s offer to settle a lawsuit, claiming on social media that the outdoor clothing brand is “trying to erase my advocacy.” Patagonia posted an offer on Instagram in an attempt to resolve its trademark infringement lawsuit against Wiley on June 1. The company requested him to “Withdraw all trademark applications … Stop using our logos … Stop selling …
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