Backlash against Buc-ee’s Ohio trademark suit
Buc-ee’s filed a federal trademark lawsuit against Beaver’s Mini Mart in Beavercreek, Ohio, alleging the local beaver logo closely resembles its Buc-ee’s beaver mascot and seeking a jury trial four months after opening its first Ohio store. The dispute has sparked a wide backlash with online boycotts, local officials criticizing the case, Beavercreek’s resolution recognizing the beaver as part of the city’s history, and attention from John Oliver.
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About John Oliver
John William Oliver is a British and American comedian, political commentator, actor, and television personality. He hosts Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on HBO and started his career as a stand-up comedian in the United Kingdom. He came to wider attention for his work in the United States as the senior British correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart from 2006 to 2013.
Everything about John Oliver →- Occupation
- actor, comedian, journalist, television presenter
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom, United States
- Born
- April 23, 1977
- Website
- https://iamjohnoliver.com