Taco Bell Wants 'Taco Tuesday' Trademark Revoked

Taco Bell wants the government to cancel the trademark for 'Taco Tuesday'. Another fast-food restaurant named Taco John's owns the trademark for this term. Taco Bell is asking for the cancellation of the trademark owned by Taco John's.

Taco John's owns Taco Tuesday. Taco Bell wants to cancel it.

Everyone in America knows about Taco Tuesday. It's like saying BJ Leiderman makes our theme music. Many restaurants advertise Taco Tuesday. But only one chain can use that phrase as a slogan in all states except one.

Save money on beef tacos for Taco Tuesday at Taco John's. Enjoy the day with a tasty meal at a low price.

Someone unknown said, "Go to Taco John's for the real Taco Tuesday and try the original."

Someone (we don't know who) said "See you at Taco John's on Tuesday!"

Taco John's has owned the Taco Tuesday trademark since 1989 and has 380 locations. Taco Bell filed a petition to cancel the trademark. Taco Bell wants to free the term for everyone. The petition was filed on Tuesday. Taco John's CEO, Jim Creel, said "no more, please" in Spanish and launched a special of two tacos for $2 until the end of this month.

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