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Patagonia Sues Drag Queen Over Trademark

Global News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

Published
May 28, 2026
Duration
1:50
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Last updated
May 29, 2026

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Patagonia is suing drag queen Pattie Gonia—Wyn Wiley—for allegedly stealing their brand identity, claiming the performer’s trademark application threatens their business and values. Wiley, who’s raised millions for environmental causes through drag hiking events, sees the lawsuit as an existential attack meant to erase their activism and livelihood. While…

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Patagonia is suing drag queen Pattie Gonia—Wyn Wiley—for allegedly stealing their brand identity, claiming the performer’s trademark application threatens their business and values. Wiley, who’s raised millions for environmental causes through drag hiking events, sees the lawsuit as an existential attack meant to erase their activism and livelihood. While Patagonia says they didn’t want this fight—even with shared values—they argue they must protect their brand and employees. The case, filed in

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