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		smallnamespace on Jan 17, 2018 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: TWiT is suing Twitter, alleging breach of contract... Allowing use of an existing trademark is a form of consideration AFAICT, although I'm not a lawyer.

jjeaff on Jan 17, 2018 [–]

Yes, you could be right there. Although a bit sticky since it is only a similarity of names and not actual usage of "TWiT" that Leo allowed them to continue with.

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