Drag Star Defeats Early Bid to Block Use of ‘Lexi Love’ Name

A RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant escaped an ex-adult film actress’ attempt to block her use of the “Lexi Love” stage name while the parties’ trademark dispute over the moniker moves forward.

Judge Richard Seeborg denied Selena Scola’s motion for a preliminary injunction because it’s unclear who started using the name first, according to an order issued April 17 in the US District Court for the Northern District of California.

Cody Barnes, a professional drag performer who goes by Lexi Love, says she began using the name in 2009. After Barnes was announced as a cast member of the popular TV ...