KFC Takes Legal Action Against Church's Over 'Original Recipe' Claim

TL;DR
KFC has filed a lawsuit against Church's Texas Chicken for using the phrase "Original Recipe" in its advertising, claiming it infringes on KFC's trademark rights. KFC argues that the use of the phrase, which it has used for over 50 years, could confuse consumers and dilute its brand. The lawsuit comes amid declining sales for KFC, as it faces increased competition in the fast food industry. Church's has declined to comment due to the ongoing litigation.
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