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The Trademark Woes Of Michael Jordan (And Many Others) In China

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The Trademark Woes Of Michael Jordan (And Many Others) In China

The NBA superstar's brand is one of many mired in copyright trouble in China. An unrelated shoe company with an Air Jordan-esque name and logo is making millions — and under Chinese law, it's legal.

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Alison Brie's Breakout Role On 'Mad Men' Looked Like A Bit Part

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The Trademark Woes Of Michael Jordan (And Many Others) In China

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The Trademark Woes Of Michael Jordan (And Many Others) In China

The Trademark Woes Of Michael Jordan (And Many Others) In China

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A Decade After Katrina, Hopes Of Recovery Remain Unfulfilled In Waveland, Miss.

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Hurricane Katrina: 10 Years Of Recovery And Reflection

A Decade After Katrina, Hopes Of Recovery Remain Unfulfilled In Waveland, Miss.

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A Decade After Katrina, Hopes Of Recovery Remain Unfulfilled In Waveland, Miss.

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'Bringing Back The Home': Jon Cleary Celebrates The Soul Of New Orleans

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'Bringing Back The Home': Jon Cleary Celebrates The Soul Of New Orleans

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'Bringing Back The Home': Jon Cleary Celebrates The Soul Of New Orleans

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