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Buc-ee’s dodges John Oliver to sue another small business

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Terrence O'Brien
Buc-ee’s dodges John Oliver to sue another small business
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Buc-ee's is facing criticism for its aggressive trademark litigation against small businesses, even as it avoids legal conflict with high-profile figures like John Oliver. The company is currently suing a local Ohio convenience store over mascot similarities.

Buc-ee’s became something of a viral sensation during the World Cup, but it has a troubling history of suing small gas stations and convenience stores. On a recent episode of Last Week Tonight, John Oliver literally begged the company to sue him for selling merch featuring his squirrel mascot, Mr. Nutterbutter, with branding that reads “Buc-Off.” But Buc-ee’s has so far declined to take the bait, instead targeting yet another small business that lacks the deep pockets and legal team of HBO.

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