15 U.S.C. § 1055 : US Code - Section 1055: Use by related companies affecting validity and registration

Search 15 U.S.C. § 1055 : US Code - Section 1055: Use by related companies affecting validity and registration

Where a registered mark or a mark sought to be registered is or
may be used legitimately by related companies, such use shall inure
to the benefit of the registrant or applicant for registration, and
such use shall not affect the validity of such mark or of its
registration, provided such mark is not used in such manner as to
deceive the public. If first use of a mark by a person is
controlled by the registrant or applicant for registration of the
mark with respect to the nature and quality of the goods or
services, such first use shall inure to the benefit of the
registrant or applicant, as the case may be.