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They weren't trying to buy just the domain name, they were trying to buy the trademark. Their offer was refused, but they used it anyway. That's quite literally
by bryans 5y ago
They weren't trying to buy just the domain name, they were trying to buy the trademark. Their offer was refused, but they used it anyway. That's quite literally the definition of trademark infringement, made worse that they've implicated themselves by trying to buy it first -- which shows recognition of the validity of the trademark.
- starshadowx2 5y agoBecause FB went ahead with it anyways I'm guessing they assumed they would win any court conflicts about this but wanted to not have to deal with that and offered a lower amount to buy it than what court would cost. It's not that they think it was valid but that they just didn't want to bother. FB has the money to fight it and win anyways but it they'd rather spent $5 over $10 for example.