VOA慢速英语2015 迈克尔乔丹在中国最高法院争姓名权
时间：2019-01-12 作者：英语课 分类：2015年VOA慢速英语(五)月
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 supreme 1 court. The case deals with a Chinese sports company using trademarks 3 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 Bulls 4 star first sued 6 Qiaodan Sports in 2012. He said the sports clothing company had used his Chinese name and famous jersey 7 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 decided 8 that Qiaodan could legally use the name. The Beijing Municipal 9 High People's Court recently agreed with the decision.
“In light of the trademark 2 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 surname 10, 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 judgment 11 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
sue 5 – 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
- 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。
- 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。
- 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》
- 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
- 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。
- 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。
- 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。
- 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。
- 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。
- 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。