The Editor's Post: Legal battle drags Patagonia into social media pile on

Julie Pybus 5th June 2026

Few companies have gone as far as Patagonia to bake in purpose in their DNA, but a trade mark dispute against an influencer drag queen – and the social media storm that ensued – could harm its hard-earned reputation. This week's view from the Pioneers Post newroom.

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