Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation.KFC Files Lawsuit to Protect Finger Lickin’ Good Trademark National fast food chain, KFC Corporation, does not appreciate the new slogan. An Idaho restaurant chain sued KFC Corp. for trademark infringement over KFC’s “Smoky Mountain BBQ” chicken in federal court Dec. 30. KFC is suing Mastrosimone for alleged trademark infringement of its famous Finger Lickin’ Good slogan.
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An Idaho restaurant chain sued KFC Corp. for trademark infringement over KFC’s “Smoky Mountain BBQ” chicken in federal court Dec. 30.. KFC is claiming that it draws a false connection between the two companies that may confuse consumers. The national restaurant chain claims that Mastrosimone’s use of the slogan “Finger Lakin’ Good” is too close to its own slogan.