If you thought the Bush-Gore 2000 presidential election was strange, take a look at the 2002 election for governor of Ohio. One of the major players of this recent election was a duck similar to the character used in commercials by American Family Life Assurance Co. (AFLAC). The “taftquack” commercials prompted litigation by AFLAC alleging trademark dilution, copyright infringement and unfair competition.

‘TAFTQUACK’