Drag Queen Pattie Gonia Urges Patagonia to Drop Trademark Lawsuit

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Drag queen Pattie Gonia (Wyn Wiley) urges Patagonia to drop a trademark lawsuit, alleging it threatens their name, advocacy, and livelihood.
Patagonia claims the persona competes with its brand and broke an agreement on usage.

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Drag queen Pattie Gonia (Wyn Wiley) urges Patagonia to drop a trademark lawsuit, alleging it threatens their name, advocacy, and livelihood. Patagonia claims the persona competes with its brand and broke an agreement on usage.

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