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Buc-ee's and Mickey's Reach Confidential Settlement in Ohio Trademark Dispute
Buc-ee's and Coles IP Holdings, owner of the Ohio convenience store chain Mickey's, have settled a trademark lawsuit. The parties reached a confidential agreement on material terms on September 15, 2026, following a dispute that began with a federal filing in February. While specific settlement details remain undisclosed, the resolution concludes a legal battle over the similarity of their respective animal logos. This case is part of a broader pattern of aggressive trademark enforcement by Buc-ee's, which has faced public criticism and ongoing litigation in other states.