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AS IT IS 2015-05-20 Michael Jordan Fights for His Name in China’s Highest Court 迈克尔乔丹在中国最高法院争姓名权

Basketball star Michael Jordan’s lawyers said last Friday they will take a case to China's supreme1 court. The case deals with a Chinese sports company using trademarks3 relating to Mr. Jordan. There are several other cases in Chinese courts that say Chinese companies are using brand names without the permission of their owners.

The former Chicago Bulls4 star first sued6 Qiaodan Sports in 2012. He said the sports clothing company had used his Chinese name and famous jersey7 number "23" to build its business. The company in southern Fujian province did not have his permission to use the name or number.

Earlier this year, a court decided8 that Qiaodan could legally use the name. The Beijing Municipal9 High People's Court recently agreed with the decision.

“In light of the trademark2 dispute ruling,” the lawyes said in a statement, “We intend to appeal to the Supreme People's Court for retrial." The legal team added that they also are involved in a separate case with Qiaodan Sports over the rights to name some products.

The name “Qiaodan" is the way Chinese write Michael Jordan’s surname10, or family name. Basketball is a popular sport in China where many admire Mr. Jordan. Another basketball superstar is Chinese-born former Houston Rockets player Yao Ming.

Ren Juan is a member of Qiaodan Sports' legal department. She was asked about the latest court decision. She answered saying: "Qiaodan Sports will respect the judgment11 of the court."

In 2013, Qiaodan Sports sued Michael Jordan for harming people’s opinions of the company. Qiaodan asked for $8 million in damages to its reputation.

Mr. Jordan's case is one of several that involve foreign companies and trademark rights in China.

Apple paid $60 million in 2012 to a Chinese company that owned the iPad trademark. Official Chinese media reported last month that a company with ties to U.S. shoemaker New Balance had lost a trademark case against a Chinese company.

Forbes Magazine says Mr. Jordan’s wealth is valued at $1 billion. He is the majority owner of the Charlotte Hornets basketball team. He also has a contract with Nike, which makes Air Jordan shoes.

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trademark - n. something (such as a word) that identifies a company's product and cannot be used by another company without permission

sue5 – v. to use a legal process by which you try to get a court of law to force a person, company, or organization that has treated you unfairly or hurt you in some way to give you something or to do something

reputation – n. the way in which people think of someone or something


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1 supreme PHqzc     
adj.极度的，最重要的；至高的，最高的
参考例句：
  • It was the supreme moment in his life.那是他一生中最重要的时刻。
  • He handed up the indictment to the supreme court.他把起诉书送交最高法院。
2 trademark Xndw8     
n.商标；特征；vt.注册的…商标
参考例句：
  • The trademark is registered on the book of the Patent Office.该商标已在专利局登记注册。
  • The trademark of the pen was changed.这钢笔的商标改了。
3 trademarks 3d5cfd3d5e627e33b27fadb6b405a1dd     
n.（注册）商标( trademark的名词复数 )；（人的行为或衣着的）特征，标记
参考例句：
  • Motrin and Nuprin are trademarks of brands of ibuprofen tablets. Nuprin和Motrin均是布洛芬的商标。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • Many goods in China have the trademarks of a panda. 中国的许多商品都带有熊猫的商标。 来自《简明英汉词典》
4 bulls 79c318bf85ee49ec7d43630eea149bfb     
n.公牛( bull的名词复数 )；法令；力大如牛的人；（象、鲸等动物的）雄兽
参考例句：
  • Riding bulls is always an exciting event at a rodeo. 骑公牛总是放牧人竞技会上激动人心的表演。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • Two white bulls were sacrificed and a feast was held. 献祭了两头白牛，并举行了盛宴。 来自辞典例句
5 sue PUAzm     
vt.控告，起诉；vi.请求，追求，起诉
参考例句：
  • If you don't pay me the money,I'll sue you.如果你不付给我钱，我就告你。
  • The war criminals sue for peace.战犯求和。
6 sued 357c68d70ddac3d88322a880dc73cbba     
v.（为要求赔偿损失而）起诉( sue的过去式和过去分词 )；控告；请求；要求（尤用于法庭）
参考例句：
  • The company sued for defamation. 这个公司因受到诽谤而提起诉讼。
  • He sued the newspaper for libel. 他起诉那家报社犯有诽谤罪。
7 jersey Lp5zzo     
n.运动衫
参考例句：
  • He wears a cotton jersey when he plays football.他穿运动衫踢足球。
  • They were dressed alike in blue jersey and knickers.他们穿着一致，都是蓝色的运动衫和灯笼短裤。
8 decided lvqzZd     
adj.决定了的，坚决的；明显的，明确的
参考例句：
  • This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
  • There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。
9 municipal vjAyD     
adj.市的，市政的；n.政府证券
参考例句：
  • The municipal authorities have kept the roads up well.市政当局把道路保养得不错。
  • The city is planning to build a municipal library.该市正计划建一座市立图书馆。
10 surname Krvwg     
n.姓；vt.冠姓
参考例句：
  • Her first name is Sheila and her surname is Kane.她姓凯恩，名叫希拉。
  • Wang is a very common Chinese surname.王是一个很常见的中国姓。
11 judgment e3xxC     
n.审判；判断力，识别力，看法，意见
参考例句：
  • The chairman flatters himself on his judgment of people.主席自认为他审视人比别人高明。
  • He's a man of excellent judgment.他眼力过人。

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