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Buc-ee’s, the Texas travel giant, has sparked legal fireworks in Ohio with lawsuits against two local stores—Beaver’s Mini Mart and Mickey’s—claiming their branding is too similar and risks customer confusion. Beaver’s, with its beaver mascot and red signage, faces a direct challenge from Buc-ee’s, which argues the look and name are too close; even Ohio’s governor called the suit “absurd,” noting the town’s name already includes “beaver.” Mickey’s, meanwhile, counters with a moose mascot and decades of brand history, arguing consumers can easily tell them apart—and that Buc-ee’s only recently targeted them after entering the state. Both cases are still pending, with Mickey’s pushing back on what they see as opportunistic legal moves, while Buc-ee’s insists the branding is confusing regardless of animal differences. Settlement talks loom for September, with court dates stretching into next year.

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