Flash Inc., a maker of athletic shoes, registers and uses "flash" as its domain name. Later, Got Shoes Company begins to use "flast" (an intentional misspelling of "flash")as its domain name. Got Shoes is most likely
A)diminishing the quality of Flash's mark.
B)making a fair use of Flash's mark.
C)licensing the use of Flash's mark to itself.
D)engaging in lawful competitive conduct.

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Got Shoes Company's use of "flast" as its domain name, an intentional misspelling of "flash," is likely to cause confusion among consumers and could be seen as diminishing the quality of Flash Inc.'s mark by potentially diluting its distinctiveness or tarnishing its image.

Flash Inc, a Maker of Athletic Shoes, Registers and Uses "Flash