MULTI-NATIONAL fast food outlet KFC today backed down over a trademark row with the landlady of England's highest pub.

Tracy Daly of the Tan Hill Inn, near Keld, in the Yorkshire dales, said that "common sense had prevailed" after KFC said they had dropped their legal battle.

Solicitors acting on behalf of KFC had written to Ms Daly ordering her to remove the slogan ''Family Feast'' from her menu.

The Family Feast is only available on Christmas Day and is advertised on the pub's website.

As reported by The Northern Echo this morning, the fast-food giant claimed she was committing a grave infringement of trademark.

KFC uses the phrase to advertise a product which includes a bucket of fried chicken and chips, coleslaw, gravy, with a 1.25-litre bottle of fizzy drink.

Today, a spokeswoman for KFC GB Ltd said no further action would be taken against the pub.

She added: ''KFC has to protect its trademarks against those who seek to trade off its brand.

''KFC has spoken to Ms Daly at the Tan Hill Inn and confirmed that it will not take this case any further.

''This means that Ms Daly can continue to use the phrase 'Family Feast' on the pub's Christmas menu. It's an unusual situation that has been blown out of all proportion.'' Ms Daly said: ''They have very kindly said we can continue using the name. Common sense has prevailed. I'm very relieved and ecstatic.

''I'm not going to need my boxing gloves anymore.

The Tan Hill Inn is the highest pub in England at 1,732ft above sea level.

5:00pm Thursday 10th May 2007

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