Tag Archives: Buc-ee’s

The beaver backlash

Posted on August 18, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Gotta respect this. The mini mart that could have gotten some moral support in its fight against a Texas-sized gas station chain set on world domination. Two weeks after Buc-ee’s filed a lawsuit against a tiny Ohio convenience store, the local town … Continue reading →

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Buc-ee’s keeps on Buc-ee-ing

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

They can’t help themselves. Days after comedian John Oliver unveiled rodent-themed merchandise daring Buc-ee’s to sue him, the Texas company sued a corner store in Beavercreek, Ohio, over its beaver logo. In a federal lawsuit filed July 28 in the … Continue reading →

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John Oliver trolls Buc-ee’s

Posted on August 2, 2026 by Charles Kuffner

Oh, this is going to be fun. Bucky the Beaver may have finally bitten off more than he can chew. His litigious ways of suing seemingly the entire animal kingdom have gotten him noticed by one late-night host who says … Continue reading →

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Buc-ee’s settles with Duckees

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

Peace has broken out. Buc-ee’s, Texas’ favorite beaver-branded convenience store has reached a settlement with a Duckees, a Missouri company peddling duck-branded snacks and gas that it alleged was a copycat, according to court records. The lawsuit, filed in November, … Continue reading →

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Barc-ee’s folds

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

This is all so weird. Back in June 2024, a canine-focused Missouri business announced itself as Barc-ee’s. Owner John Lopez told the Springfield News-Leader in Springfield, Missouri that he was hoping his 7,500-square-foot coffee shop, game yard and outdoor dog … Continue reading →

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Buc-ee’s versus Barc-ee’s

Posted on March 30, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

Oh, come on now. First was Choke Canyon. Then came Duckees. One month later, Super Fuels went under the microscope. This week, a canine-focused Missouri business became the latest target of legal action from a popular Texas-based super rest stop. Ladies and gentlemen: It’s … Continue reading →

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Duckees responds to Buc-ee’s

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

Time for a litigation update. It’s been nearly three months since Texas gas station giant Buc-ee’s, which has a rapidly growing presence and fanbase outside the state, accused another animal-faced brand of ripping it off. Now, the duck-centric competitor rivaling … Continue reading →

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Buc-ee’s keeps their lawyers busy

Posted on January 26, 2025 by Charles Kuffner

They remain one litigious beaver. Everyone’s favorite beaver is back in the courtroom crying foul over another gas station’s use of rodent-like iconography. Buc-ee’s, known for its wide selection of beaver-centric merch and clean bathrooms, has filed several trademark infringement … Continue reading →

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Buc-ee’s versus Duckees

Posted on December 5, 2024 by Charles Kuffner

Our most litigious roadside attraction is at it again. The beloved Texas Buc-ee’s Beaver is making its way into Chiefs Kingdom, but recent court filings show it’s trying to own the convenience store lane. This week, the beaver took a … Continue reading →

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Buc-ee’s keeps on with the logo lawsuits

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Charles Kuffner

Almost as on brand for them as the beaver logo itself. Texas mega-chain Buc-ee’s is suing a Sugar Land man over claims that his “Buky’s” gas station and convenience stores are “confusingly similar” to the brand’s famous logo. The trademark … Continue reading →

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Buc-ee’s is going national

Posted on August 31, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

The WaPo has a look at our famous highway rest stop’s growing ambitions. Its fans say few things are more Texas than the chain of massive convenience stores with the disposition of an amusement park. Among its 38 stores, customers … Continue reading →

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Buc-ee’s comes to Alabama

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Tomorrow, the world. Texas road stop institution Buc-ee’s has opened a store in Alabama, its first location outside the Lone Star State. Despite chilly weather, more than 100 people were lined up outside the Baldwin County store when it opened … Continue reading →

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Buc-ee’s and Choke Canyon settle

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Our long animal mascot-based intellectual property litigation nightmare is finally over. Popular Texas convenience store chain Buc-ee’s and Choke Canyon, a competing store that was found by a federal jury to infringe Buc-ee’s beaver logo, agreed Thursday to dismiss the … Continue reading →

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Buc-ee’s wins in court

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

That was quick. After about six hours of deliberation, a jury in Houston found Tuesday that Choke Canyon company’s alligator logo violated state and federal trademark law, infringing on the pre-established Buc-ee’s beaver mark established by the popular Texas road … Continue reading →

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Beaver v alligator

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

It’s a roadside rest stop animal logo legal smackdown, and it’s off to the jury. Buc-ee’s, a popular chain of Texas pit stops, fought hard to build its reputation and wants a San Antonio-based competitor to stop “riding its coattails” … Continue reading →

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Back to court for Buc-ee’s

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Charles Kuffner

They seem to do this a lot. Buc-ee’s, the local convenience store chain known for clean restrooms, cheap gasoline and its cartoon beaver mascot, is trying to stop a Nebraska company from muscling in on the Texas market with plans … Continue reading →

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Buc-ee’s files another logo lawsuit

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

That’s one litigious beaver. Buc-ee’s has sued the San Antonio-based operator of Choke Canyon Travel Center for promoting its barbecue and other travel essentials with its grinning, lip-licking, hat-wearing, finger-pointing alligator. The alligator sits in a circle -much like Buc-ee’s … Continue reading →

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Bu-ee’s to expand to Louisiana

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Charles Kuffner

The road to world domination leads east. The first Buc-ee’s outside Texas promises lagniappe, a little bonus, worthy of its Louisiana locale. “It’s going to look like what we build, and it’s going to feel like what we build,” co-owner … Continue reading →

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Buc-ee’s wins logo legal challenge

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

Don’t mess with the beaver. A lawsuit between two beaver-loving Texas-based businesses was dismissed before it even reached the courtroom, with the bigger company coming out victorious and the other left logo-less. Back in early July the lawyers for popular … Continue reading →

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Beaver versus beaver

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

It’s a trademark infringement lawsuit. What did you think I was referring to? In the animal world it may be that no two beavers are the same but semi-aquatic rodent diversity does not extend to the world of the convenience … Continue reading →

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Oh, Buc-ee’s

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Charles Kuffner

Ugh. Convenience-store chain Buc-ee’s Ltd. has garnered lots of attention for its clean restrooms. But this week, it’s the owners’ endorsement of tea party favorite Dan Patrick, who faces incumbent David Dewhurst in the Republican runoff for lieutenant governor, that’s … Continue reading →

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