Drag queen Pattie Gonia fights trademark lawsuit by Patagonia

Drag queen and climate activist Pattie Gonia is challenging a trademark lawsuit filed by outdoor apparel brand Patagonia. The company claims the performer's branding infringes on its own, while the performer argues the lawsuit is an attempt to erase their advocacy and community work.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights the tension between corporate trademark protection and individual brand identity, particularly when both parties claim to share environmental values.
Drag queen Pattie Gonia fights trademark lawsuit by Patagonia
The article provides both the performer's perspective and the company's legal justification for the lawsuit.
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