Drag queen Pattie Gonia sounds off on trademark battle with Patagonia
In a video shared on Instagram on Wednesday, Pattie Gonia condemned Patagonia’s decision to accuse her of trademark infringement in a federal complaint filed earlier in January. The lawsuit alleged the Bend-based climate activist’s trademark application for her name “directly” competes with the apparel and gear brand’s own products and services. The complaint states plaintiffs are seeking just $1 in damages, but according to Pattie Gonia — who is also known as Wyn Wiley — the company has threatened to strip her of her drag persona and cost her more than $1 million in legal fees.
- ▪In a video shared on Instagram on Wednesday, Pattie Gonia condemned Patagonia’s decision to accuse her of trademark infringement in a federal complaint filed earlier in January.
- ▪The lawsuit alleged the Bend-based climate activist’s trademark application for her name “directly” competes with the apparel and gear brand’s own products and services.
- ▪The complaint states plaintiffs are seeking just $1 in damages, but according to Pattie Gonia — who is also known as Wyn Wiley — the company has threatened to strip her of her drag persona and cost her more than $1 million in legal fees.
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In The Know Drag queen Pattie Gonia sounds off on trademark battle with Patagonia Comments: by Jashayla Pettigrew - 05/29/26 1:14 PM ET Comments: Link copied by Jashayla Pettigrew - 05/29/26 1:14 PM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A drag queen is speaking out against an outdoor clothing company’s lawsuit against her. In a video shared on Instagram on Wednesday, Pattie Gonia condemned Patagonia’s decision to accuse her of trademark infringement in a federal complaint filed earlier in January. The lawsuit alleged the Bend-based climate activist’s trademark application for her name “directly” competes with the apparel and gear brand’s own products and services.
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