The IP Law BlogAffiliated Companies and Likelihood of Confusion By Weintraub Firm December 27, 2010 by Matt Massari It may make business sense to put ownership of related trademarks in different subsidiaries. Under In re Wella A.G., 787 F.2d 1549, 229 USPQ 274 (Fed. Cir. 1986), one can generally register similar marks owned by…