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John Oliver Dares Litigious Buc-ee's to Sue Him
Newser • • business
Key Points:
- Texas-based Buc-ee's has declined to sue John Oliver over his parody "Buc-Off" merchandise, despite his public challenge, instead filing a trademark lawsuit against Beaver's Mini Mart, a long-standing Ohio convenience store.
- The lawsuit claims Beaver's cartoon beaver logo, featuring big eyes, a smile, and predominant red coloring, is too similar to Buc-ee's squirrel mascot and could confuse customers.
- Buc-ee's only recently expanded into Ohio, making the legal action against a local business particularly contentious among Ohio residents and fans.
- John Oliver, who has previously won a defamation case, has encouraged Buc-ee's or any other gas station chain to sue him over his parody merchandise, noting that proceeds benefit Hunger Free America.
