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KFC and Church’s are in a beef over fried chicken. The chain formerly known as Kentucky Fried Chicken has sued its competitor for the recent use of the term “Original Recipe” in promotions. KFC has used “Original Recipe” for more than 50 years to ...

KFC claims Church’s use of the marketing phrase will deceive customers into thinking they are buying items from KFC.

KFC accused Church’s Texas Chicken of violating its trademark rights when it began using the words “Original Recipe” in its advertising and promotions.

KFC claims that Church's use of the phrase "original recipe" in its own advertisements "is likely to create confusion in the marketplace.

KFC’s “Original Recipe” trademark, which it says is a secret blend of 11 herbs and spices, has long been part of the company’s branding. The blend is closely guarded, and the company calls it one of the most “iconic trade secrets in the food industry.” It first trademarked the phrase in 1984.

KFC has filed a lawsuit against Church's Texas Chicken for allegedly violating its trademark rights by using the term "original recipe" in its advertising.

KFC is dragging one of its competitors in the fried chicken space to federal court after Church's Texas Chicken used the words "original recipe" in an ad.

KFC has accused Church's Texas Chicken of violating its trademark rights when its fried chicken competitor began using the words