How can I upgrade to Lion again from Snow Leopard?

My Macbook Pro (Late 2011), was shipped with OSX Lion but due to some software compatibility issues, I downgraded my OS to Snow Leopard, but now that software is fully compatible with OSX Lion and Mountain Lion, how can I upgrade to Lion again?

Hi Viaixtapa, well long story...
I phoned the number above and purchased a license.  The process worked fine, the Apple Tech took my particulars, I received an email right away acknowelging my purchase and one from the Tech giving me his details so that I could come back to him if I needed help.  But when I went to download Lion it would not download because I do not have the requirements to load it, mine is an Intel Core Duo instead of an Intel 2 Duo or later.
The clerk in the Apple store in Vancouver checked the details of my machine and told me I could load it if I upgraded the memory.  But apparently that was incorrect.  The Tech I who sold me Lion checked too and said no, my iMac is not capable of supporting Lion.  So a plus and minus answer.  I did get Lion, but was unable to load it, yours is a 2008 model so you should have no trouble.  Why not try the number or the international website above from Steve, nothing ventured, nothing gained.  I will just keep saving my pennies toward a new iMac!!

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