Legal Question in Intellectual Property in California

Hi. Here's a question for you trademark pro's out there.
I'm about to name my company with a similar name to another company, and I want to create a logo that is similar to theirs as well. As a parody. Can I legally do this?
Some background on this: The companies are NOT in similar industries. Our products are completely different. My company name has a 1 letter difference and a dot in the name.
Here is an example (this is NOT my company, but it is sort of the same idea that I have � a slightly different word, the logo is using the same colors and style of the real company's logo http://www.zazzle.com/gaypal_tshirt-235862271921462901 )
Could I legally do this?

Asked on 4/06/11, 3:29 pm

Isi Mataele 'Isi Mataele Attorney at Law

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If it is not likely to be confused then yes if it is clearly a parody.

Answered on 5/04/11, 6:45 pm

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