CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Buc-ee’s, a popular travel center that offers gas, food, and merchandise in a one-stop shop, has filed a lawsuit against a Lowcountry apparel company claiming copyright infringement.

A lawsuit filed last month by the Texas-based convenience store chain said that local company Born United used its Buc-ee’s trademark on a variety of clothing, including shirts and shorts.

“Buc-ee's has not granted a license or any other form of permission to Defendant with respect to any of its trademarks or other intellectual property. Despite receiving a cease-and-desist letter from Plaintiff, Plaintiff is informed and believes that Defendant continued to sell infringing goods,” the lawsuit stated.

According to the lawsuit, Born United sells clothing and other merchandise throug

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