Taco Bell is fighting to cancel a rival's trademark on the phrase 'Taco Tuesday,' saying nobody should have 'exclusive rights'

Taco Bell wants to "liberate" the phrase "Taco Tuesday," which is controlled in 49 states by Taco John's. LeBron James tried to trademark the term.

'Taco Tuesday' is actually trademarked, and harshly policed with legal threats from a taco chain based in Wyoming

Wyoming-based Taco John's registered "Taco Tuesday" in 1989, but experts say its so well known there's no hope of stopping others using it.
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Taco Bell Asks Patent Office to End ‘Taco Tuesday' Trademark Held by Smaller Rival

Declaring a mission to liberate “Taco Tuesday” for all, Taco Bell is asking U.S. regulators to force Wyoming-based Taco John’s to abandon its longstanding claim to the trademark. Too many businesses ...
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'Taco Tuesday' trademark tiff flares anew between fast food competitors

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Declaring a mission to liberate “Taco Tuesday” for all, Taco Bell is asking U.S. regulators to force Wyoming-based Taco John’s to abandon its longstanding claim to the trademark. Too ...
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TACO Tuesday — and why it bothers Trump

Good morning, Early Birds. Writing today’s newsletter made us hungry. Send tips to [email protected]. Thanks for waking up with us. In today’s edition … Republicans want to keep the focus on tax ...
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Taco Tuesday to the max: Today is National Taco Day!

Oct. 7 is not just a regular Taco Tuesday – it’s National Taco Day! The National Day Calendar refers to this glorious day — celebrated on the first Tuesday of October — as one to “honor the endlessly ...