KFC Sues Church's Texas Chicken Over 'Original Recipe' Trademark Dispute

KFC claims Church's use of 'original recipe' in ads infringes on its trademark and confuses consumers.

KFC filed a lawsuit against Church's Texas Chicken in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, alleging trademark infringement.
The dispute centers around Church's recent advertising campaign that uses the phrase 'original recipe,' which KFC has trademarked since 1984.
KFC argues that Church's use of the phrase could mislead consumers into thinking the products are affiliated with or endorsed by KFC.
Church's began its promotional campaign in late September, despite KFC's objections communicated in an October letter.
KFC is seeking a court order to stop Church's from using the phrase and demands compensation for damages, including attorney's fees.