Chapter 422: A trial reversal: was Jordan's name "Jordan"?
At the judges' bench.
As the presiding judge for this trial, Liang Youcheng listened to Su Bai's supplementary statements.
He nodded slightly.
The issue this case addressed was the focus of both sides' arguments-
Whether the plaintiff held the right of name to Jordan in China.
How did the law define the right of name?
Under the law, citizens enjoyed the right of name. Though names were not unique, they served to identify people.
What was the main basis for the defendant's continued denial of Jordan's right of name?
It was that Jordan was a foreigner.
They believed he did not enjoy the right of name in China.
This point could be accepted under the provisions of the law.
However...
As the presiding judge in this field, Liang Youcheng...
Had a different view of this and needed to hear the plaintiff's statements as well.
"The court has heard the statements from both the plaintiff and the defendant and now offers the following summary."
"First: the plaintiff and defendant dispute whether the plaintiff holds the right of name to Jordan."
"Second: the plaintiff and defendant dispute whether the trademark of Jordan Sports Co., Ltd. infringes upon the plaintiff's iconic image."
"These are the points of dispute between the two sides."
"Does either side have any objections to this summary?"
Su Bai said, "No objections."
Zhang Yuan said, "No objections."
The gavel sounded.
Liang Youcheng continued, "Since neither side objects, does either side have anything further to say regarding the dispute over Jordan's right of name?"
"Yes, Your Honor."
"We have a new argument to present."
Hearing Su Bai speak, Liang Youcheng allowed him to begin his statement.
Su Bai briefly organized the litigation materials in front of him, then began:
"We have