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Gregory's Restaurant & Bar, a New Jersey eatery that held a trademark on "Taco Tuesday" since 1982, has relinquished legal ownership of the slogan to Taco Bell, which had long fought to have the trademark "liberated" in all 50 states. Taco Bell made the announcement on Tuesday, marking the end of the Taco Tuesday war between the two establishments.
Taco Bell's battle to trademark the phrase "Taco Tuesday" has come to an end, with the fast-food chain abandoning its efforts. The phrase has long been used by various businesses and individuals, leading to legal disputes. A small restaurant in Wyoming, Taco John's, already holds a trademark for "Taco Tuesday" in some states, and Taco Bell's attempt to trademark the phrase nationwide faced opposition. The legal battle highlights the challenges faced by large corporations when trying to claim ownership over commonly used terms.
Taco Bell is offering a free seasoned beef Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Tacos on Tuesday, Sept. 5, as part of their Taco Tuesday promotion. Additionally, on Tuesday, Sept. 12, Taco Bell and DoorDash are offering $5 off any order of $15 or more from participating Mexican restaurants, with over 20,000 locations across the U.S. participating. The promotion is in celebration of Taco John's agreement to abandon its trademark for the "Taco Tuesday" phrase.
Taco Bell is celebrating the liberation of the "Taco Tuesday" trademark in 49 states by offering free Doritos Locos Tacos every Tuesday at all its locations, with no purchase necessary, leading up to September 12. Additionally, on September 12, Taco Bell is partnering with DoorDash to open a $5 million taco tab that will cover a portion of fans' orders from any participating vendor selling Mexican cuisine. The offer is limited to the 49 states where Taco Tuesday has been freed, as New Jersey is still subject to possible legal ramifications. Taco John's, the regional restaurant chain that Taco Bell had a trademark suit against, has given up its fight and made a donation to charity.
Taco John's has abandoned its trademark for "Taco Tuesday" after a long-standing dispute with Taco Bell. The fast-food chain from Wyoming decided that defending the trademark was not the right thing to do and announced its abandonment. In response, Taco John's has challenged Taco Bell and other competitors to donate to the nonprofit Children of Restaurant Employees (CORE) instead of spending money on the trademark dispute. Taco Bell has welcomed the decision and expressed its support for the shared victory. However, there is still a legal challenge to the term "Taco Tuesday" from Gregory Hotel, the parent company of Gregory's Restaurant and Bar in New Jersey.
Taco John's, a fast-food chain based in Wyoming, has relinquished its legal claim to the phrase "Taco Tuesday" following a challenge from Taco Bell. Taco John's had held the rights to the phrase in all states except New Jersey, where the restaurant Gregory's still holds the honor. Taco Bell filed petitions to nullify those exclusive rights, arguing that "Taco Tuesday" should be available for everyone. Taco John's decided to abandon its trademark, citing the high cost of legal fees, and instead announced a charitable donation of $40,000 to the nonprofit Children of Restaurant Employees. The company also challenged Taco Bell and others to make similar donations. Fans praised Taco John's for its classy response, and the company will continue to offer its "Taco Tuesday" special.
Taco John's and Taco Bell have reached an agreement to terminate their trademark dispute over the phrase "Taco Tuesday." The popular phrase, used by both fast-food chains, has been the subject of a legal battle for years. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed, but it brings an end to the ongoing tussle between the two companies.
The legal battle over the trademark for "Taco Tuesday" is heating up as more restaurants attempt to use the phrase. Some argue that the term has become too generic to be trademarked, while others claim that it is still a valuable brand. The outcome of the case could have significant implications for the food industry.
Taco Bell has filed a petition with the US Patent and Trademark Office to cancel Taco John's trademark of "Taco Tuesday," claiming that the phrase is too common to be owned by a single company. Taco John's has been using the trademark since the 1980s and has sent letters to other businesses asking them not to use the phrase. Taco Bell, which has more than 7,200 locations worldwide, argues that the phrase is critical to everyone's Tuesday and that nobody should have exclusive rights to it.
Taco Bell has filed a petition with the US Patent and Trademark Office to cancel the trademark of "Taco Tuesday," which has been held by smaller taco chain Taco John's for over 30 years. Taco Bell argues that the phrase is in common usage and should be available to all. While Taco John's CEO has vowed to defend the trademark, trademark lawyers say Taco Bell may have a strong case due to a carve-out in trademark law that allows for trademarks to be canceled if the trademarked word or phrase enters common usage.
Taco Bell is fighting to cancel the trademark for "Taco Tuesday," arguing that the phrase is a "commonplace message" and cannot be owned by any one entity. The fast food chain has been using the phrase in its marketing for years, and the trademark is currently owned by a Wyoming-based restaurant. Taco Bell filed a petition with the US Patent and Trademark Office in April, and the legal battle is ongoing.