SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 47

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2020 - 9 Nov 2020 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q47

The Supreme Court of which neighbouring country of India overturned the rulings of the courts of the said country in connection with a sportswear deal involving the famous US basketball player Michael Jordan?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. China.

 

The Supreme Court of China overturned previous lower court rulings in a case involving a Chinese sportswear company and the famous U.S. basketball player Michael Jordan. The dispute was over the unauthorized use of Jordan’s name and brand identity by a local company, Qiaodan Sports. The court recognized that Jordan’s name held high recognition and ruled in his favor, setting a significant precedent in China for protecting foreign celebrities’ trademark and identity rights in business and advertising.