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2 June 2026NewsTrademarksLiz Hockley

‘No deal, Patagonia’ says Pattie Gonia amid controversial TM row

The eco-brand is walking a fine line between trademark enforcement and consumer perception, after suing an environmental activist and drag queen.

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