Patagonia is facing major backlash after taking legal action against drag queen and climate activist Pattie Gonia over trademark infringement. 😬 Wyn Wiley, the creator behind Pattie Gonia, has spent the last 7 years building a massive platform around climate activism, becoming known for completing hikes in 6-inch heels while raising money for environmental non-profits. 👏 But now, as Pattie Gonia expands into clothing and activism-focused merch, a trademark filing has sparked a legal dispute with Patagonia…including what the company calls a $1 “nominal” lawsuit. “While we wish we didn’t have to do this — and actively engaged with Pattie for several years to avoid this — it has become necessary to protect the brand we have spent the last 50 years building,” Patagonia said in a statement shared to Instagram. Pattie Gonia has since responded online, saying the lawsuit could financially devastate her business and erase years of work tied to her activist identity and community. “This ...