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I tend to agree although, as always, it depends on what the design
is. If it is a simple dot in the middle of the O, perhaps not. But
given that someone decided to register the design version rather
than the word, assuming it was a thoughtful decision, that all leads
me to believe that there is a material difference.<br>
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But there's no reason (except money) not to file the 8&15 and
concurrently file a new word mark application, assuming they don't
already have one. <br>
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Probably a material alteration because it would require a new
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