Archive · 24 Aug 2025
‘Drag Race’ Star in Trademark Fight with Adult Film Actress
A drag queen named Lexi Love from RuPaul's Drag Race is in a legal battle.
An adult film actress, also named Lexi Love, is accusing the drag queen of using her name without permission.
The actress is upset because she believes the drag queen's use of the name is hurting her brand and confusing people.
She wants the drag queen to stop using the name, which is causing the drag queen to lose work.
The actress recently got a trademark for her name, after previously letting it expire.
The drag queen is considering a contest to change her name to avoid further problems.
Lexi Love, a 'RuPaul's Drag Race' contestant, is in a trademark dispute with adult entertainer Selena Scola.
Scola claims trademark infringement, demanding Lexi Love (Clair Barnes) cease using the name.
Barnes says Scola is attacking her online and causing venues to cancel her performances.
Scola's new trademark was approved in January 2025 for talent agency services.
Scola previously held a trademark for the name, but it was canceled in 2015.
- Who
- RuPaul's Drag Race contestant Clair Barnes (Lexi Love) and adult entertainer Selena Scola (Lexi Love).
- What
- A trademark dispute between a RuPaul's Drag Race contestant and an adult entertainer, both named Lexi Love.
- When
- The trademark dispute began after the drag queen's debut on 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 17.
- Where
- Online, across social media platforms and venues where Lexi Love performs.
- Why
- Scola alleges trademark infringement, claiming Barnes's use of the name damages her brand and creates confusion.
Lexi Love (Clair Barnes)
Lexi Love (Selena Scola)
Use of the Name
Lexi Love (Clair Barnes)
Believes Scola is unfairly attacking her online and causing professional damage.
Lexi Love (Selena Scola)
Claims she has the right to use the name as she has been using it since 2009.
- Drag Queen's Legal Name
- Clair Barnes
- Adult Entertainer's Name
- Selena Scola
- Drag Race Season
- Season 17
- Scola's Trademark Approval
- January 2025
- Original Trademark Cancellation
- March 2015