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 Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 7:40 am Post subject: Jordan sues for control of his name in China |
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By Ed Flanagan, NBC News
BEIJING � Between Linsanity and Apple�s iPad trademark case, it seems like the only things on people�s minds in China right now are basketball and trademarks.
Leave it to �His Airness� to elevate that talk to another level.
Earlier today, NBA legend Michael Jordan issued a statement announcing that he has filed a lawsuit in Chinese court against Qiaodan Sports Company Ltd., charging the company with using his name and playing number without permission.
Advertise | AdChoices�A Chinese sports company has chosen to build a Chinese business off my Chinese name without my permission,� said Jordan in a video statement posted on a special website announcing the suit. "It pains me to see someone misrepresent my identity.�
http://behindthewall.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/02/23/10484957-jordan-sues-for-control-of-his-name-in-china |
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