Lucasfilm Sues Chilean Car Wash 'Star Wash' Over Alleged Plagiarism

Owner Matias Jara contests the lawsuit, arguing the name is sufficiently different from the Star Wars franchise to avoid confusion.

Lucasfilm, the company behind the Star Wars franchise, is suing a Chilean car wash named 'Star Wash' for alleged plagiarism.
The car wash, located on the outskirts of Santiago, employs workers dressed as Star Wars characters to clean vehicles.
Lucasfilm's lawsuit is focused on the name 'Star Wash', arguing it could lead to confusion with the Star Wars brand.
Matias Jara, the owner of Star Wash, is contesting the lawsuit, arguing that the name is sufficiently different from the movie franchise to avoid confusion.
The lawsuit is reportedly affecting the budget of the small business, causing unforeseen expenditures.