KFC Sued by Idaho Restaurant Over ‘Smoky Mountain’

Nothing better than a fast food fight to finish off the year.

An Idaho restaurant chain sued KFC Corp. for trademark infringement over KFC’s “Smoky Mountain BBQ” chicken in federal court Dec. 30.

Triple T says KFC’s dishes infringe its “Smoky Mountain” trademarks covering barbecue sauce, sandwiches, and other foods sold at its restaurants.

The chain says it has been operating restaurants in Idaho since 1992, and owns nine federal trademark registrations covering “Smoky Mountain” and a three-mountain logo in connection with food products and restaurant services.

KFC introduced its Smoky Mountain BBQ chicken in 2018. Triple T says the name and KFC’s three-mountain “Smoky Mountain” logo are confusingly similar to its…