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Woman's 'Marijuanaville' Brand Wasting Away, It's Jimmy Buffett's Fault

AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) - An Aurora woman's plan for a "Marijuanaville" brand is wasting away -- and there is someone to blame.

It's Jimmy Buffett's fault.

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Musician Jimmy Buffett (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Rachel Bevis was trying to trademark the name "Marijuanaville." She wanted to exclusively put the brand on sweatshirts and other apparel.

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Buffett argued the name would be too easily confused with his 1977 hit "Margaritaville." The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board agreed last week and denied her the trademark.

Bevis, of Aurora, adamantly denies the case is over. She says she plans to file a motion for reconsideration.

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