KFC and Church’s are in a beef over fried chicken. The chain formerly known as Kentucky Fried Chicken has sued its competitor for the recent use of the term “Original Recipe” in promotions. KFC has used “Original Recipe” for more than 50 years to ...

KFC claims that Church's use of the phrase "original recipe" in its own advertisements "is likely to create confusion in the marketplace.

You know, those coveted KFC 11 herbs and spices that nobody really knows any details on. The lawsuit was filed in Texas. In court documents, KFC says they sent a letter to Church’s on Oct. 24 objecting to their use of "original recipe," stating it infringed on KFC’s trademark.

KFC claims Church’s use of the marketing phrase will deceive customers into thinking they are buying items from KFC.

KFC’s “Original Recipe” trademark, which it says is a secret blend of 11 herbs and spices, has long been part of the company’s branding. The blend is closely guarded, and the company calls it one of the most “iconic trade secrets in the food industry.” It first trademarked the phrase in 1984.

KFC accused Church’s Texas Chicken of violating its trademark rights when it began using the words “Original Recipe” in its advertising and promotions.

KFC filed a lawsuit after claiming a letter they sent on October 24 objecting to Church's ads that boast "our original recipe is back" was ignored. CNN reports that the phrase "or

KFC has accused Church's Texas Chicken of violating its trademark rights when its fried chicken competitor began using the words

In a new lawsuit filed in US District Court in Texas, KFC is accusing Church's of violating its trademark rights when, according to KFC, the competing chain "abruptly" began using