That wasn't the argument. The problem was the use of the (R) symbol for a non-registered mark. They only basically have common law rights where they are currently doing business. No one can explain why they abandoned the registration. You lose your fee when you do that not that is a great deal of money, but just wasteful. There are a great deal of inconsistencies regarding this company. Any trader worth a salt would never come near it.
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