### Question
How does the law define related company?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 1127*, **related company** is defined as:

> any person whose use of a mark is controlled by the owner of the mark with respect to the nature and quality of the goods or services on or in connection with which the mark is used

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 1127*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 22-TRADEMARKS > SUBCHAPTER III-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

