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A tiny Ohio mini mart with a beaver logo is locked in a legal showdown with the massive Texas gas chain Buc-ee’s, who claims the mascot causes customer confusion — even though the store has no gas pumps and sits far from any highway. Owner Vik Boparai, who’s run the shop for over a decade, says the beaver has always been part of his brand — and he’s not alone, as other local businesses also use beaver imagery. Buc-ee’s, notorious for aggressively defending its trademarks, has sued before — most recently targeting Mickey Mart over a moose logo. This time, however, the public is rallying behind the small business, turning this into a viral David vs. Goliath battle. The court case is still unfolding, but community support for Beaver’s Mini Mart is mounting fast.

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