What's New Find out what's flame-grilling now! In case you missed it, McDonald’s is taking Hungry Jack’s to the Federal Court over the new ‘Big Jack’ … C'mon. As a result, they've taken Hungry Jack's to the Federal Court in an attempt to stop the fast food chain from selling and promoting the burger. Summer is in full swing and the New Tropical Whopper is here. Just a standard Whopper with foul barbecue sauce. As global financial markets gradually turn "green" through an explosion in ESG fund inflows and green bond issues, investors can now buy an innovative bond designed to transform the world's dirtiest industries. His first job was as a newsreader and journalist at the award winning Sydney radio station, Macquarie Radio. "They got the Big Mac, I got the Big Mick. A spokesperson for the company said: "Hungry Jack's is bemused by the trademark lawsuit filed against it in the Federal Court. The fast food giants are going head to head after McDonald’s Asia Pacific … "They got the Big Mac, I got the Big Mick. They really flew under McDonald’s The fast food rivalry between Hungry Jack’s and McDonald’s continues, with Hungry Jack’s launching an advertising campaign defending its Big Jack burger. The World's Greatest Detective burger was Hungry Jack's' biggest disappointment. And we serve our irresistible, smoky, BBQ flame-grilled beef with big freshly cut salad, chunky hot chips and sensational sauces. Stewart Perrie is a Trending Journalist at LADbible. First, they sued hungry jacks now they wanna ban our ad telling you the big Jack has 25% more than this, but we know when you tell an Aussie, it's big, it better be big, The big Jack and the mega Jack I get hungry jacks. Very important. Hungry Jack’s has returned serve at McDonald’s over claims it "deliberately adopted or imitated" the famous Big Mac burger. Hungry Jack’s cheeky TV ad comeback to McDonald’s Big Mac lawsuit Hungry Jack’s has hit back with a cheeky sledge against McDonald’s after its … Aussies know you can't get smaller pan-fried American burgers at our restaurants. Four meat patties, it turns out, is two patties too many. This is without basis. It’s valid for all orders over $25. A Batman burger! Credit where it's due though: Hungry Jack's makes a better chip than McDonald's. “The Big Jack … At the end of the day, it's fine. Hungry Jack's has released a new television ad poking fun at McDonald's lawsuit alleging its new 'Big Jack' burger violates the US fast food giant's intellectual property for its classic 'Big Mac', referred to in the ad as "some American burger". Maccas claims its Big Mac has been ripped off, by their Big Jack and today Hungry Jack's issued its first response. The fast-food giant is threatening to sue Hungry Jack's over comparative advertisements claiming the Big Jack burger is "bigger" than its rival's product. The Big Jack features two flame grilled beef patties, cheese, lettuce, onions, pickles and special sauce on a three tier sesame seed burger bun.. It’s also available as the Mega Jack, which has two larger Whopper sized beef patties and a larger bun.. Plus big fresh salads, chunky hot chips and sensational sauces. The Big Mac-Jack Smackdown: Hungry Jack's' Big Jack, left, and McDonald's' Big Mac. Hungry Jack's has officially submitted their court defence against the McDonald's lawsuit over the Big Mac and Big Jack similarities. In documents filed in court on August 28, McDonald's Asia Pacific alleges Hungry Jack's has been promoting its new burger in Australia since at least mid-July under the Big Jack trademark, which is "substantially identical with or deceptively similar" to its own Big Mac trademark. McDonald’s last month … We flame grill our beef and that's why the burgers are better at Hungry Jack's.". A spokesperson for the company said: "Hungry Jack's is bemused by the trademark lawsuit filed against it in the Federal Court. But, that tangy special sauce brings the Mac's flavours together, and the whole thing can be eaten with one hand while driving and not fall apart. They are also seeking damages, interest and costs. Big Mac original reigns supreme. However, Hungry Jack’s did file for and has obtained registration for “Big Jack” as a trade mark, No 2050899, for hamburgers etc. www.7NEWS.com.au # 7NEWS The Big Jack does have sesame seeds, however, plus the Mac's bonus slice of bread dividing meat. Earlier this month it was revealed that Maccy D’s were suing Hungry Jack’s over the joint’s latest Big Jack burger. "Big Jack is a registered trademark of Hungry Jack's and it is clearly evident that customers are not confused or misled that the Big Jack and Mega Jack burgers are only available at Hungry Jack's.". Callan Boys. But Hungry Jacks reckons this is just one big laugh. Plus big fresh salads, chunky hot chips and sensational sauces. Hungry Jack’s have launched the new Big Jack and Mega Jack! Hungry Jack's has released a new burger which bears a striking resemblance to McDonald's bestseller the Big Mac. A winking face emoji directly follows. The new burgers from Hungry Jack’s clearly take inspiration from their main competitor’s signature burger – McDonald’s Big Mac. Sweet Jesus, how is this legal? A lot of time and money has been spent perfecting the burger's balance of sugar, salt and fat, and you can't say it tastes bad. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Competitive Foods Australia, a privately held company owned by Jack Cowin.Hungry Jack's owns and operates or sub-licences all of the Burger King/Hungry Jack's restaurants in Australia. Don't think sponsoring Little Athletics absolves your effect on the nation's health. McDonald's Big Mac burger (left) and Hungry Jack's Big Jack burger. We both got two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles and onions, but their buns have sesame seeds. Macca's has taken issue with HJ's newest addition as well as the Mega Jack because they reckon it's eerily similar to their Big Mac and Mega Mac. Big Jack ® Two flame-grilled 100% Aussie beef patties, topped with melted cheese, special sauce, fresh lettuce, pickles and onions on a toasted sesame seed bun. ☀️ Two Juicy Pineapple Pieces, Double Bacon & Smoky BBQ Sauce - tropic like it's hot at Hungry Jack's. With a set of scales and much better things to do, I set myself the task of finding out. They allege that the Big Jack burger is “substantially identical with or deceptively similar” to its own Big Mac trademark. @media (max-width:767px){.css-4n1las{display:none;}}More Like This@media (min-width:768px){.css-1s8mc50{display:none;}}More Like This. A federal court lawsuit was filed, alleging that Hungry Jack’s “deliberately adopted or imitated” the “distinctive appearance or build” of the McDonald’s’ cult classic Big Mac burger. Hungry Jack's has bitten back in its battle of the burgers with McDonald's. (McDonald's, I see you too. A DM is the same as a standard Big Mac, but with four meat patties rather than two. It might be the heaviest burger I have encountered outside the United States. Few fast food items are. Abu Dhabi's renewable energy company put solar panels on Australia's Antarctic research station, and CEO Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi sees an exciting future here too. Tag @hungryjacksau and #TropicLikeItsHot in your video on TikTok or Instagram! The Big Jack doesn't fare much better. The best of both worlds and much better than Red Rooster chips, which are often soggier than a post-match footy sock. Big Jack on the left, Big Mac on the right. Finally! The Big Jack is almost identical to the Golden Arches' Big Mac with, to quote HJ's online description, "two flame-grilled 100 per cent Aussie beef patties, topped with melted cheese, special sauce, fresh lettuce, pickles and onions on a toasted sesame seed bun". The Pepsi of the burger world also advertised its new release on July 28 with a sly Instagram post: "There's something… 'special' about our new Big Jack." Bring back the Son of Mac and discontinue this guy, I say. Great burgers need great ingredients. Hungry Jack’s Reignites Feud With McDonald’s In New Ad Hungry Jack’s has responded to the trademark lawsuit filed against it by rival McDonald’s. Hungry Jack's has yet to file a defence in the fast feud. A voiceover says in the advertisement: "Someone's suing Hungry Jack's. (The Zinger when hungover is a strong exception.) At Hungry Jack's that’s 100% Aussie beef, flame-grilled to perfection. The company says HJ's 'deliberately adopted or imitated' the 'distinctive appearance or build' of the Big Mac and also has promoted the new offering in much the same way as the Big Mac with a 'well-known tagline' of 'two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions - on a sesame seed bun'. Documents were filed late last month and McDonald's says the Big Jack trademark is 'liable to be cancelled, and should in the exercise of the court's discretion be cancelled' based off several grounds, adding that it is 'likely to deceive or cause confusion'. What's less obvious from the adverts is how the BJ tastes compared with Maccas' 1967 classic. Everything I said about the BJ applies here but even more so. Also, the smoky taint common to most Hungry Jack's burgers is in full force and it's gross. Stewart has covered the conflict in Syria for LADbible, interviewing a doctor on the front line, and has contributed to the hugely successful UOKM8 campaign. The "Big Jack"? Score Free Delivery on Hungry Jack’s Monster New ‘Big Jack’ Burger. Hungry Jack's Pty Ltd. is an Australian fast food franchise of the Burger King Corporation. You went and released a Big Mac knock-off didn't you? Pikotaro makes Hungry Jack's new Summer BBQ Whopper. Hungry Jack's owns and operates or sub-licences all of the Burger King/Hungry Jack's restaurants in Australia. All our burgers are made fresh to order, just the way Hungry Jacks filed a trademark application for Big Jack last November, and it was accepted several months later in February without any published opposition. According to The Guardian, McDonald’s Australia wants the Hungry Jack’s trademarks for Big Jack and Mega Jack — which it says were registered “in bad faith” — revoked. But McDonald’s … Callan Boys. Macca's is asking the Federal Court to get Hungry Jacks to get rid of its trademark for the Big Jack as well as all 'promotional materials, including physical and electronic brochures, menus, advertising and marketing materials, stationery, signage, packaging and documents'. Source: McDonald's/Hungry Jack's. Hungry Jack's, you cheeky bastard. "They got the Golden Arches, mine is the Golden Arcs," says store owner Cleo McDowell in the 1988 movie. 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The Morrison government could strengthen laws against forced labour following crackdowns by the UK, US and Canada against China's treatment of Uighurs. This is without basis. God, no. in classes 29 and 30, way back in November 2019. For the next two weeks, starting 28 July, the Big Jack is available with free delivery via the Hungry Jack’s app, Menulog and UberEats using the code hjbigjack. However, Hungry Jack’s does not seem too concerned over the pending legal battle, today unveiling a new TVC poking fun at the incident. The Mega Jack is like a Big Jack but with bigger meat patties and a lot more bun. Published 10:34 PM, Monday September 14 2020 GMT+1. "They got the Golden Arches, mine is the Golden Arcs," says store owner Cleo McDowell in the 1988 movie. In a world where the Triple Whopper and Carl's Jr exist, the Big Mac should probably change its name to Comparatively Sensibly Sized Mac. Grab the new Tropical Whopper and #TropicLikeItsHot. Having sold the Big Mac in Australia since 1974, Macca’s isn’t going to take this one laying down. Hungry Jack’s filed an Australian trade mark application for Big Jack under Class 29 and Class 30 last November, and it was accepted later in February 2020 without any published opposition. Just when you thought your iso diet couldn’t get any more comforting, Hungry Jack’s is dishing out another burger to fill your belly with meaty dreams, and it comes as a double-decker, stacked with three buns, heaps of Aussie beef, all the toppings your heart could desire, and even a special sauce to give this new Big Jack burger its signature taste. VB has responded to the cheeky ad by Hungry Jack’s by saying 'imitation is the best form of flattery'. I Frankenstein a Big Jack-Mac together by using McDonald's patties on the BJ, but it's nothing special without the Arches' special sauce. Given it has been slowly refined over half a century and the Big Jack could have been conceived by a work experience kid, this is not a surprise.