KFC Sues Church’s Texas Chicken Over ‘Original Recipe’ Trademark Violation

Yum! Brands’ (YUM.N), KFC has sued Church’s Texas Chicken in federal court, accusing the rival fast-food chain of violating its trademark rights in the phrase “Original Recipe.”

KFC told the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas on Friday that its competitor’s use of the phrase in ads for its fried chicken is likely to confuse customers.

Spokespeople for Church’s did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the complaint on Monday.

Read more at Reuters.