Issue No. 069 · Story 02 · October 26, 2026

Buc-ee's Presses Trademark Claim Over Beaver's Mini Mart

Buc-ee's filed an amended complaint against Hanes Road Carryout on October 20 in federal court in Ohio. Buc-ee's alleges Hanes Road Carryout's use of Beaver's Mini Mart infringes its registered BEAVER'S mark. No court has decided infringement.

§Buc-ee's claims rights in BEAVER'S dating to at least April 5, 2017.
§The complaint alleges Hanes Road Carryout began using BEAVER'S MINI MART no earlier than April 29, 2019.
§Buc-ee's seeks a permanent injunction, destruction of marked materials, trebled damages, profits and attorneys' fees.

THE TAKEAWAY

The priority question is whether Buc-ee's claimed April 5, 2017 rights in BEAVER'S predate Hanes Road Carryout's use of BEAVER'S MINI MART.

Filing: ESCA Filings

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