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Buc-ee's Sues Beaver's Mini Mart Over Trademark Infringement as Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Urges Settlement

Buc-ee's, the national gas station giant, has filed a federal trademark infringement lawsuit against Beaver's Mini Mart, a small local shop in Beavercreek, Ohio. The lawsuit claims the mini mart's cartoon beaver logo is too similar to the trademarked beaver mascot used by Buc-ee's across the United States. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has publicly criticized the lawsuit, calling it "ridiculous" and suggesting that the company should drop the suit. DeWine noted that because the town is named Beavercreek, it is expected that local businesses would feature beaver imagery. He highlighted that Beaver's Mini Mart has been in business for over 20 years and does not even sell gas, distinguishing it from the gas station giant. The local community has rallied around the small business, with the Beavercreek City Council drafting a resolution of support. A GoFundMe page has raised over $22,000 to help the store cover legal fees, while state lawmakers have also called for a settlement.

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