| Even if you didn't approach them to sell it, you did initiate contact by offering partnership. The last thing a tm holder wants, is to give the impression that their marked is to be shared among different corporations and individuals. Currently, their tm application is under the "intend to use" umbrella, which means that they have 6 months (sans any extensions) to actively use the mark in interstate commerce. After they establish that, most likely the mark will be granted registration. At that point, they might become aggressive. If they seem passive and uninterested right now, it might be due to the above. However, if they were to file a UDRP there is no warranty that they would get the domain solely based on the tm. They'd have to prove use of the domain in bad faith - which can be avoided by your continuous use of the domain for functions different than their intended use.
If you are valuing the domain as one of your important assets, consider consulting with an IP attorney. He will be able to determine what your best options are.
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