
What’s Inside?
- A High-Stakes Trademark Dispute
In a pivotal lawsuit, KFC accuses Church’s Texas Chicken of violating its intellectual property rights by using the phrase “Original Recipe,” claiming it confuses consumers and undermines KFC’s long-standing brand identity. - Trademark Law on Trial
This case probes the boundaries of trademark protection for commonly used phrases in competitive markets, with potential implications for intellectual property standards in the fast-food industry and beyond. - Legal, Insurance, and Financial Ramifications
If Church’s insurance policy covers legal defenses related to advertising injuries, it could influence the outcome by supporting the company’s ability to fight back against KFC’s claimsBy Samuel A. Lopez, USA Herald
[TEXAS] – KFC has filed a lawsuit against Church’s Texas Chicken, which they say is necessary to protect its intellectual property rights in the phrase “Original Recipe.” Filed under KFC Corp. v. Church’s Texas Chicken, this case delves into the connection between trademark law and consumer protection in marketing, highlighting how closely companies guard the language that represents their products and identities.