Beaver's Mini Mart Responds to Buc-ee's Trademark Lawsuit
The Ohio mini mart has answered Buc-ee's allegations in the trademark dispute over its beaver logo.
2 reports on this incident · first at Aug 24, 2026, 6:31 p.m. ET
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Buc-ee's Sues Beaver's Mini Mart Over Beaver Logo
Buc-ee's, the convenience store chain known for its beaver mascot, has filed a civil lawsuit against Beaver's Mini Mart, alleging trademark infringement. The suit, filed in district court, argues that the mini mart's beaver logo too closely resembles Buc-ee's branded beaver, according to NBC Chicago.
The case is at the charging stage and remains undecided; no ruling has been issued. The litigation release was reported by NBC Chicago.
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