### Question
How is the "related company" defined?


### Answer
The term **related company** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 1127* as follows -

> 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-TRADE-MARKS > SUBCHAPTER III-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

