Central Oregon drag queen fights outdoor retailer's copyright lawsuit

A popular international outdoor retailer is suing a Central Oregon drag queen for trademark infringement. And she's hitting back.

Central Oregon drag queen fights outdoor retailer's copyright lawsuit. A popular international outdoor retailer is suing a Central Oregon drag queen for trademark infringement. And she's hitting back. Patagonia Inc. filed a trademark lawsuit in January against Pattie Gonia, a Bend-based drag queen and climate activist, seeking $1 in damages and claiming trademark infringement, dilution and unfair competition. Patagonia said that it supports Pattie Gonia's advocacy and shares many of her values, but after several years of trying to resolve the dispute outside of court, the company said it ultimately decided it needs to protect its brand. Here's what to know. What is Patagonia? Patagonia is a multi-billion-dollar corporation that operates worldwide and is one of the largest outdoor apparel companies in the United States. The California-base...