freshnessmagThe plight of American Rust Belt is obvious in places like Braddock, Pennsylvania. A former hub of America's industrial might, the steel township just outside of Pittsburgh suffered immense decline as U.S. steel and manufacturing industries collapsed. Subsequent drug-crime epidemic and economic downturns hasten its degeneration in recent years. But the battle just begun. With folks like Braddock's mayor John Fetterman, and the backing of Levi's, Braddock and cities like it will soon see better days to come.
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Suit alleges that Qiaodan Sports Company Ltd. deliberately and aggressively used Michael Jordan's name without his permission and misled Chinese consumers
Beijing, February 23, 2012 — Basketball legend Michael Jordan has filed suit in a Chinese court against Qiaodan Sports Company Limited, a Chinese sportswear and footwear manufacturer, for unauthorized use of his name.
Michael Jordan commented, "During my basketball career and now as a businessman, I've worked hard to establish my identity and brand, and I take tremendous pride in the shoes and apparel that feature my name and logo.
"It is deeply disappointing to see a company build a business off my Chinese name without my permission, use the number 23 and even attempt to use the names of my children. I am taking this action to preserve ownership of my name and my brand.
"We live in a competitive marketplace, and Chinese consumers, like anyone else, have a huge amount of choice when it comes to buying clothing, shoes and other merchandise. Chinese fans have always been very supportive of me, and that's something I deeply appreciate. I think they deserve to know what they are buying.
"This complaint is not about money. It's about principle and protecting my name. Any monetary awards I might receive will be invested in growing the sport of basketball in China."
The Chinese company has registered and uses the name "Qiaodan" (乔丹), which is the moniker Michael Jordan has been known by in China since he gained widespread popularity in the mid-1980s. Jordan was first introduced to China while playing for the gold medal-winning U.S. basketball team during the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. He went on to become a regular fixture of Chinese television, beginning with the 1987 NBA All-Star Game, the first NBA game ever broadcast in China.
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